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In February, I wrote a piece about a school in another state that took lunches away from students who weren’t paid up.  Thankfully, I learned then…

by David BaileyPresident/CEO Wellness is a goal we all strive for, even if we aren’t terribly consistent in our approach. Most of us need…

Funny how school lunches play out in different settings. Not so funny if you are the child who is denied a meal. Here are three ways schools have…

An Exercise in Difficulties at Many Levels Another snow day for schools means scrambling on all sides. As a parent, I would be so frustrated because…

How do you decide which came first; the chicken or the egg? I’ve had multiple opportunities to debate with people in Buncombe County about which is…

Imagine a very long line of infants and toddlers standing outside, waiting to get into a building. 980 children in fact. Imagine that adults in…

It’s not a new topic, but we certainly seem to rehash it every year or so. With quality early childhood education, children will be school ready;…

United Way invests community funds in Education, Income and Health. Considered the building blocks for a good life, these three areas are addressed…