Letter to the Editor

I’m glad we’re having robust discussions about our public schools, as demonstrated in several articles in the November 30th issue of the Herald. One item of funding that Sen. Hensley and others have reacted to is the requirement to use federal money to provide free school lunches.

It’s always important to make sure our tax dollars are used efficiently and are having the desired impact. Many studies have shown that when students are well-nourished, they perform better academically and are less disruptive at school. Children who do well in school are more likely to graduate and land jobs that wi...