FRIDAY FOLDER 8/6/10: A roundup of education news
CDE wants more kids to eat breakfast
School districts will get some food for thought from the Colorado Department of Education, which is launching the School Breakfast Challenge to get more kids eating breakfast in the school programs.Colorado schools serve breakfast to about 101,000 children. All schools are automatically enrolled in the competition. Schools that increase participation will be eligible for cash prizes up to $5,000.Studies show that students who eat breakfast score better on standardized tests, have higher academic achievement, have fewer health problems and behave better in class.Districts participating in the national School Lunch Program receive federal reimbursement for school meals.