I was so happy to see this video show up in my YouTube feed!
Remember all those studies you hear about around this time of year that talk about why breakfast is the most important meal of the day? This program takes the science seriously, and puts our money where our mouth is. ;)
Teachers and school staff are naturally wary of any program that brings a potential mess into the classroom, and takes time away from instruction. But most teachers in other districts who do this say that the trade off of time is worth it because the students can concentrate better and fidget less.
Quick side note: Ms. Dora Rivas, who is the DISD Director of food services, managed one of the first (and maybe THE first) Breakfast in the Classroom programs when she was the food services director in Brownsville, Texas. Read more about that here. I am very glad we have her launching and expanding the program here in Dallas!
Big thanks, too, to Trustee Dan Micciche who has been lobbying for this program to be expanded in DISD since 2012.
