*This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods.  All opinions are 100% mine.        Due to my educational experience, I am keenly aware of the correlation between children eating balanced school lunches and their academic performance.  This is extremely evident during my seventh and eighth period classes which are directly after lunch.  Students who ate the healthy options in the school lunch are generally more focused and engaged in the lesson.     Our First Lady understands that we need to raise a healthier generation of children and, as a result, has spearheaded the Hunger-Free Kids Act which has prompted changes in school meals for the first time in almost fifteen years through its new nutrition standards.  The idea behind this initiative is to bridge the gap between the latest healthy nutrition scientific guidelines and the realistic circumstances within America's schools.  Ultimately, the goal is to improve the health of children in schools across the … [Read more...]