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A new study has found that many of the most popular meals served in U.S. school cafeterias will need to be reformulated to comply with updated U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrition standards taking effect in the 2027-28 school year. Researchers identified commonly served items, including pizza, tacos, nachos, chicken wings, sausage biscuits, breakfast pizzas, muffins, yogurt parfaits, and breakfast smoothies, as containing levels of added sugar or sodium that exceed the forthcoming federal limits. The research, published in Nutrition Reviews, surveyed nearly 1,100 school nutrition professionals to identify the foods students eat most frequently before analyzing recipes to determine which items contained the highest amounts of salt and sugar. Among the findings, chicken wings averaged more than 2,100 milligrams of sodium per serving, nearly reaching the USDA's recommended daily sodium limit of 2,300 milligrams for adults, while popular breakfast items were found to contain significant amounts of added sugar. They recommend replacing excess salt and sugar with herbs, spices, and other flavor enhancers, such as rosemary, thyme, garlic, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, while using taste testing and student feedback to ensure revised recipes remain popular.
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The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice announced significant actions against two school districts in Maryland and Michigan for policies that protect students' gender identity. The departments claim that Anne Arundel Public Schools and Ann Arbor Public Schools are "hiding sensitive information about children's health well-being from their own parents," violating parental rights under the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Complaints from Maryland parents indicated that the school was assisting their child in "pretending to be male," while in Michigan, a policy requiring school employees to protect a student's gender identity from parents was found likely to violate FERPA. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said: "This is not only an affront to basic moral principles, but also to parents' rights under federal law," emphasizing the departments' commitment to holding these districts accountable.
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Many U.S. schools are inadequately prepared to assist students who have suffered concussions, according to a recent study published in the Journal of School Nursing. The research indicates that a quarter of public schools lack any concussion policy, while those with policies often do not provide sufficient training for staff. Lead researcher Kelly Sarmiento, director of outreach programs for the Brain Injury Association of America, stated: "School nurses are absolutely central to concussion management in schools, and in many cases, they're carrying a significant share of that responsibility." The study analyzed data from the 2024 School Pulse Panel, revealing that only 58% of schools with a concussion policy included accommodations for students recovering from concussions, and just 29% mandated staff training. Factors contributing to this issue may include limited resources and staffing, particularly in higher-poverty communities. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that schools actively monitor students' symptoms and adjust their workloads accordingly.
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The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice has announced significant actions against school districts in Maryland and Michigan for policies that protect students' personal gender identities. The departments accused Anne Arundel Public Schools and Ann Arbor Public Schools of "hiding sensitive information about children's health well-being from their own parents," citing violations of parental rights under the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Complaints from Maryland parents indicated that the school was assisting their child in "pretending to be male," while officials refused to provide information. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said: "This is not only an affront to basic moral principles, but also to parents' rights under federal law," emphasizing the government's commitment to holding districts accountable. The Ann Arbor district has until August 10 to respond to the enforcement actions.
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