Linh Tat

Large or small, urban or rural, school districts around the country are working hard to ensure students don’t go hungry. 

The new initiative—a collaboration among Los Angeles County departments of public health and mental health, Planned Parenthood, L.A. Unified School District, and the L.A. County Office of Education—focuses on students' physical and mental health. Many centers are still operating despite schools being closed. 

The Boston Children’s Museum and the Institute of Museum and Library Services are doubling the number of states participating in a school readiness initiative. Creating a coalition of museums, libraries, and community groups is key to its success.