And they also know that kids don't learn when they're hungry. So this is just one of the trade offs that they've made. Food insecurity is a problem across the country, but we can see its impact most clearly and most painfully in our schools. There's also a growing body of research showing that one of the best predictors of educational achievement is children knowing that there are adults that care for them. (12:37–12:46)
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Asserts that food insecurity is a nationwide issue, with significant impacts visible in schools.
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