TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Yogurt company Chobani has offered to pay off $85,000 in student lunch debt at an Idaho school district. The Twin Falls School District announced Tuesday that the donation would cover the debt acquired by more than 900 students during the last school year. The New York-based company operates a plant in Twin Falls. District spokeswoman Eva Craner says the school system still has about $115,000 in lunch debt from previous years. Craner says the schools make sure students are fed even if they don't have money in their lunch accounts. The company says in a statement that it reached out to the district in May at around the time it paid off lunch debt for schools in Warwick, Rhode Island. … [Read more...] about Yogurt company offers to pay school district’s lunch debt
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Chobani to pay Idaho school district’s $85,000 lunch debt
By Katherine Lam Published June 13, 2019 Features FOXBusiness Facebook Twitter Comments Print video Debt is an enemy, a preventer of your dreams: Chris Hogan 'Everyday Millionaires' author Chris Hogan on how Americans can tackle their debt and mounting concerns over the national debt. Some students at an Idaho school district won’t have to worry about their lunch debt as they head into summer vacation. Continue Reading Below Chobani offered to pay off Twin Falls School District’s more than $85,000 lunch debt that accrued over the 2018-2019 school year. School officials said Wednesday the district is often forced to cover students’ lunch debt. This year, however, the Greek yogurt company, which has a plant in the Idaho town, found out about the debt and “wanted to relieve this burden to the community.” Chobani, which has a plant in Twin Falls, Idaho, offered to pay off the school district's lunch … [Read more...] about Chobani to pay Idaho school district’s $85,000 lunch debt
Houston-area school district moves to a four-day school week
By Rebecca Hennes Published 8:38 am CDT, Friday, March 22, 2019 PHOTOS: Top school districts for teachersThe Devers ISD Board approved a four-day school week for the 2019-2020 district calendar Friday morning. >>>See what Houston area school districts are the best for teachers in 2019... less PHOTOS: Top school districts for teachersThe Devers ISD Board approved a four-day school week for the 2019-2020 district calendar Friday morning. >>>See what Houston area school districts are the best ... more Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images/Blend Images Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images/Blend Images Image 1 of / 22 Caption Close Image 1 of 22 PHOTOS: Top school districts for teachersThe Devers ISD Board approved a four-day school week for the 2019-2020 … [Read more...] about Houston-area school district moves to a four-day school week
Texas school district moves to a four-day school week
Rebecca Hennes Published 8:38 am CDT, Friday, March 22, 2019 The Devers ISD Board approved a four-day school week for the 2019-2020 district calendar Friday morning. >>>See what San Antonio-area school districts pay their teachers the most... The Devers ISD Board approved a four-day school week for the 2019-2020 district calendar Friday morning. >>>See what San Antonio-area school districts pay their teachers the most... Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images/Blend Images Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images/Blend Images Image 1 of / 48 Caption Close Image 1 of 48 The Devers ISD Board approved a four-day school week for the 2019-2020 district calendar Friday morning. >>>See what San Antonio-area school districts pay their … [Read more...] about Texas school district moves to a four-day school week
Another Texas school district may move to 4-day school week
Shelby Webb Published 3:31 pm CST, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Athens ISD said moving to a four-day school week could improve students' academic performances. Click ahead to see the best school districts in the San Antonio area for 2019, according to Niche. Athens ISD said moving to a four-day school week could improve students' academic performances. Click ahead to see the best school districts in the San Antonio area for 2019, according to Niche. Image 1 of / 33 Caption Close Image 1 of 33 Athens ISD said moving to a four-day school week could improve students' academic performances. Click ahead to see the best school districts in the San Antonio area for 2019, according to Niche. Athens ISD said moving to a four-day school week could improve students' academic performances. Click ahead to see the best school districts in the San Antonio area for 2019, according to Niche. Another Texas school … [Read more...] about Another Texas school district may move to 4-day school week