Boy and girl Quote by George McGovern
“When you start one of these programs, school lunch programs, in a country that heretofore had nothing of that kind, immediately school enrollment jumps dramatically. Girls and boys get to the classroom with the promise of a good meal once a day.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Education reform address, 1972
Introducing school meals in previously underserved areas boosts enrollment dramatically.
In simple terms: Meals increase school attendance.
Key Takeaway
Provide nutrition to encourage schooling.
Themes
education
nutrition
policy
Mood
optimistic
practical
Type
social
educational
When to use this quote
- school lunch programs
- community outreach
- enrollment drives
Key Concepts
public health
social equity
incentives
Questions to Reflect On
- What long‑term impacts do meals have on learning?
- How to ensure program continuity?
A Different Perspective
Sustaining funding can be challenging.
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