Hats off to USD 257 for eliminating barriers to meals
There's no down side to seeing our students have enough food in their bellies, while the opposite — hunger — affects their ability to learn and behave properly.
There’s no down side to seeing our students have enough food in their bellies, while the opposite — hunger — affects their ability to learn and behave properly.
“I grew up as a free-meal student. I know what it’s like,” said Stacey Fager, USD 257 superintendent of schools, at Monday night’s school board meeting.
“Providing free meals for all of our students is worth a try. Give us a chance to make it work,” he asked board members.
