This paper examines the impact of the implementation of a universal free school breakfast
policy on meals program participation, attendance, and academic achievement. In 2003 …

This study investigates student outcomes associated with changes in the availability of
universal free breakfasts at elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools (GCS) in …

This paper investigates the impact of extending free school lunch to all students, regardless
of income, on academic performance in New York City middle schools. Using a difference‐in …

We analyze the effect of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a universal free-lunch
program, on elementary and middle school students' academic performance and attendance …

This paper investigates the impact of the School Breakfast Program (SBP) on cognitive
achievement. The SBP is a federal entitlement program that offers breakfast to any student …

School meals programs are the front line of defense against childhood hunger, and while
the school lunch program is nearly universally available in US public schools, the school …

Between 12 and 30 percent of school-aged children reportedly skip breakfast on a given
weekday. To mitigate any impacts on health and academic performance, many schools …

Many schools have recently experimented with moving breakfast from the cafeteria to the
classroom. We examine whether such a program increases achievement, grades, and …

The school meals program is the largest nutritional assistance program for school-aged
children. Whereas program eligibility historically was determined by family income, recent …

This paper studies the impact of the world's largest free school lunch program (Mid Day Meal
Scheme) on school enrollment in India. While the program was launched nationally, its …