It’s time to rethink how we view families on food stamps. These programs show why.

Unlimited fruits and veggies, breakfast, and after-school supper. These Vermont schools serve it all — for free. No matter what, all students in Burlington, Vermont, get breakfast, even in the hallway if they’re running late to class. They can load up on as many fresh, locally sourced fruits and vegetables...
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Kids today are getting less sleep, but one simple thing might help.

Do you remember the last time you dragged yourself into work after a night of tossing and turning? Maybe you hit snooze on your alarm a few times, then you begrudgingly rolled out of bed and chugged your first cup of coffee that day, knowing full well that cup would...
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Do you know what it means to be food insecure? These 7 facts may help.

Picture an average family — mom, dad, two kids — on the brink of going hungry right around the holidays. They’re not homeless. In fact, both parents have jobs, but they’re low-paying jobs, which means living paycheck-to-paycheck is the norm. Since money is incredibly tight, mom and dad may skip...
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How this NFL player went from underdog to champion for kids struggling with literacy.

Growing up in Flint, Michigan, Brandon Carr of the Baltimore Ravens had a deep connection with the teachers in his life. His fourth and fifth grade teacher, Denise Pitman, made a major impression on him. “She really turned my education around,” Brandon says. “I was so excited to go to...
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