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Abigail Spanberger: “Hungry kids don't learn, and hunger and poverty are a significant driver to poor learning outcomes, and many families…”

On the recordJune 6, 2023
Hungry kids don't learn, and hunger and poverty are a significant driver to poor learning outcomes, and many families are unable to purchase or access the food their children need to reach their full potential.
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Abigail Spanberger
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Linking hunger and poverty to poor educational outcomes for children.

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