Mary Peltola: “There's also a growing body of research showing that one of…”

“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. I'm inspired by trio's membership programs that give students understanding that there really are adults who are willing to support them.” (12:46–12:56)

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