NYU Steinhardt: End of Free School Meal Program Led to Increased Stress and Hunger, Poorer Diets, and Reduced Focus, Say Teachers
September 13, 2026
September 13, 2026
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 (TNSjou) -- The New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development issued the following news:
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End of Free School Meal Program Led to Increased Stress and Hunger, Poorer Diets, and Reduced Focus, Say Teachers
Posted September 11, 2026
A new study from NYU Steinhardt Assistant Professor Deborah Olarte found that teachers perceived no benefits to ending free school meals for all students.
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End of Free School Meal Program Led to Increased Stress and Hunger, Poorer Diets, and Reduced Focus, Say Teachers
Posted September 11, 2026
A new study from NYU Steinhardt Assistant Professor Deborah Olarte found that teachers perceived no benefits to ending free school meals for all students.