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THE ACCESS TO EDUCATION PROGRAM FACILITATES POSITIVE AND EQUITABLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN IN GRADES K-12.
Louisiana Appleseed's Access to Education Program facilitates positive and equitable learning environments for public school children in grades K-12. For example, many students were homeless and required advocate assistance to reenter school after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Appleseed facilitated homeless student enrollment during this time. As the landscape of public education changed with the introduction of charter schools, Louisiana Appleseed stepped up to assist these schools with information that became pivotal in general operations and compliance. More resources have expanded this program to include policy changes that allow children to access nutritious breakfasts and lunches, enabling them to learn at their best. Appleseed's Feed More for Less Project increased student access to breakfast and lunch from 65% of schools to 95%. Overall, Louisiana Appleseed supports access to public K-12 institutions that foster a positive, safe environment where children can thrive.
Food Research Action Center, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation, Pennington Family Foundation, Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana Food Bank Association, Louisiana Budget Project, Allison Tiller, The Booth-Bricker Fund, The Frost Foundation Ltd, Pro Bono Publico Foundation, RosaMary Foundation, New Schools for New Orleans, Board on Track, UNITY, Salvation Army, Junior League of New Orleans, Scott S. Cowen Institute, KIPP Charter Schools, New Orleans Food Policy Advisory Committee, New Orleans No Kid Hungry, Orleans Parish Recovery School District, Prevention Research Center at Tulane University, Propeller
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Louisiana Appleseed projects have assisted homeless youth following disasters back into schools, ensured children are fed, and provided resources to the emerging charter school network of Louisiana.
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