Stories Tagged "students"
Government Announces First Overhaul of School Lunches in 15 years
posted on January 13, 2011 at 2:01 PM
Concerns for Food Safety Grow as Vet Students Pick Pets over Farm Animals
posted on November 5, 2010 at 2:11 PM
FRESNO, Calif (AP) -- The number of veterinarians who work with cows, pigs, chickens and other farm animals is on the decline as many prepare to retire and fewer students opt for large animal practice, results from a recent study showed.
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Senate Passes Bill to Make School Lunches Healthy
posted on August 6, 2010 at 2:08 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pizzas and hamburgers in the school lunch line would be healthier under child nutrition legislation passed by the Senate Thursday, a key part of first lady Michelle Obama's campaign to end childhood obesity.
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Pollan and Hurst Debate the Future of Agriculture
posted on July 16, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Job Prospects Drawing Students to Ag Schools
posted on November 20, 2009 at 3:11 PM
CHAMPAIGN, Ill (AP) — Tristesse Jones will probably never drive a tractor or guide a combine through rows of soybeans at harvest time.
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4H Sparks Science Achievement in Children
posted on October 9, 2009 at 3:10 PM
BOSTON (AP) -- American universities have an ally in their efforts to educate more students in science, technology and engineering and keep the nation competitive in the global economy, a Tufts University study released Wednesday shows.
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High School Students Learn Farming at Ohio State
posted on August 7, 2009 at 8:08 PM
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — On a small plot of land owned by Ohio State University, 13 high school students have dedicated their summer vacation to farming.
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In Tough Times More Students Feed on Free Lunches
posted on December 12, 2008 at 8:12 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A government program that serves free lunches to low-income children has become a rapidly growing resource for families that find themselves blindsided by the depressed economy.
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Community College Educates New Employees For Wind Turbine Industry
posted on August 8, 2008 at 8:08 PM
L.A. Okays Ban on Fast Food Restaurants
posted on July 25, 2008 at 8:07 PM
LOS ANGELES (AP)—A Los Angeles City Council committee has unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on new fast-food restaurants in a 32-square-mile area, mostly in South Los Angeles.
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Rural Students Outperform City Kids in Science Says Report
posted on July 27, 2007 at 8:07 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rural students perform better in science than their urban counterparts, and rural teachers are generally happy with their schools, a federal study says.
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Activists: Students Not Protected from Pesticides
posted on May 11, 2007 at 8:05 PM
STRATHMORE, Calif (AP)- On Grandparents Day, Domitila Lemus accompanied her 8-year-old granddaughter to school.
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High School Students Work Abroad on Hunger Issues
posted on April 27, 2007 at 8:04 PM
More Students Participating in Free and Reduced School Meals
posted on December 8, 2006 at 8:12 PM
An anti-hunger group said students from low-income families are eating more free and reduced meals.
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The Answer is Blowin' In the Wind
posted on September 8, 2006 at 8:09 PM
Students in Minnesota may have an opportunity to get an education and make a few dollars for their school.
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