Saturday, November 09, 2002

It's the food, stupid - continued

OCTOBER 14. In Appleton, Wisconsin, a revolution has occurred. It's taken
place in the Central Alternative High School. The kids now behave. The
hallways aren't frantic. Even the teachers are happy.

The school used to be out of control. Kids packed weapons. Discipline
problems swamped the principal's office.

But not since 1997.

What happened? Did they line every inch of space with cops? Did they
spray valium gas in the classrooms? Did they install metal detectors in
the bathrooms? Did they build holding cells in the gym?

Afraid not. In 1997, a private group called Natural Ovens began
installing a healthy lunch program. Huh?

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