Student + Breakfast = Achievement

Episode 10 of the Educationally Speaking podcast, hosted by Oakland Schools, titled "Student + Breakfast = Achievement " was published on March 4, 2021 and runs 24 minutes.

March 4, 2021 ·24m · Educationally Speaking

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Summary

Imagine trying to learn when your stomach is speaking louder than your teacher. It is impossible!  Research shows that the simple act of eating school breakfast can dramatically change a child's school learning experience. In this episode, we discuss National School Breakfast Week and how it serves as a reminder that a healthy breakfast ensures students' academic well-being.  Guests: Lori Adkins, Oakland Schools' Child Nutrition Consultant and Vice President of the School Nutrition Association Stephanie Willingham, Assistant Director for the Office of Health and Nutrition Services for the Michigan Department of Education Bryan VanDorn, Director of Basic Needs Initiatives for United Way for Southeastern Michigan Katie McConkie, Director of Food Services for Lamphere Schools Resources: Oakland Schools United Way 211 Meet Up and Eat Up Lamphere Schools  School Nutrition Association  Host: Oakland Schools' Communications Specialist Sarah Davis Producer: Oakland Schools' Media Production and Distance Learning Manager Mark Hansen

Episode Description

Imagine trying to learn when your stomach is speaking louder than your teacher. It is impossible!

Research shows that the simple act of eating school breakfast can dramatically change a child's school learning experience. In this episode, we discuss National School Breakfast Week and how it serves as a reminder that a healthy breakfast ensures students' academic well-being.

Guests:
Lori Adkins, Oakland Schools' Child Nutrition Consultant and Vice President of the School Nutrition Association
Stephanie Willingham, Assistant Director for the Office of Health and Nutrition Services for the Michigan Department of Education
Bryan VanDorn, Director of Basic Needs Initiatives for United Way for Southeastern Michigan
Katie McConkie, Director of Food Services for Lamphere Schools

Resources:
Oakland Schools
United Way 211
Meet Up and Eat Up
Lamphere Schools
School Nutrition Association

Host: Oakland Schools' Communications Specialist Sarah Davis
Producer: Oakland Schools' Media Production and Distance Learning Manager Mark Hansen

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