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that students take and eat anywhere allowed. An already established milk break could easily be converted to a Mid Morning Breakfast Breakfast in the Classroom Breakfast is served either during the first or second hour of school in the classroom. In each Highly successful in elementary schools, mores so when teachers are supportive of the program. Reduces stigma because everyone eats in the same place. Works particularly well when paired with Universal Free Breakfast Eliminates issue of school bus schedule having to arrive in time for breakfast. More students participate. Peer influence exists. “If my friends are eating, so will I.” Does not require any special equipment. Somewhat successful in middle schools Not a good model for high schools. Efficient tracking system of who breakfast needed. Trash and food waste issues Teachers’ perceptions that time “is taken away” from instruction needs to be addressed.* Parents’ perceptions that it would be too disruptive. Delivery of breakfast and clean up issues need to be addressed. Note: All of these issues are easily overcome by simple solutions.
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