Archive for school SmartBlogs
School will soon be out for the summer, leaving many children without free or reduced-price meals they depend on for adequate nutrition. Families often turn to summer food programs for help. I interviewed Crystal FitzSimons, director of school and out-of-school time programs for the nonprofit Food Research and Action Center, about the success of the Agriculture Department’s Summer Food Service Program and challenges it faces during uncertain economic times.[…] Continue Reading »
Nationwide, administrators, parents and lawmakers have been chewing over the implications of new federal school-lunch rules aimed at fostering healthier eating and helping children avoid obesity. The rules, which basically require schools to serve more fruits and vegetables and cut down on salt and fat, were largely applauded while also bringing up concerns ranging from government control over what our kids eat to some who say leaving things like pizza and french fries on the list of allowed foods show the measures don’t go far enough.[…] Continue Reading »
SmartPulse — our weekly reader poll in SmartBrief on Social Media — tracks feedback from leading marketers about social media practices and issues.
Last week’s poll question: A number of business schools are adding courses on social-media marketing. How important a role does education play when hiring someone to manage your company’s social-media engagement?
- A combination of education and experience is ideal.
Twitter
Facebook
Linkedin
RSS
