Pennsylvania Department of Education Launches Third Annual Governor’s School Breakfast Challenge

Pennsylvania Department of Education launches third annual Governor’s School Breakfast Challenge

(Photo/Shutterstock) HARRISBURG, Pa. — On December 2, the Pennsylvania Department of Education announced that the third annual Governor’s School Breakfast Challenge will begin in January. In the 2024-25 school year, 58 schools successfully completed the Challenge – 20 more schools than the prior year – increasing the number of students who have access to a nutritious, filling breakfast at school. “Giving learners the tools they need to succeed b…

State Launches New School Breakfast Push as PA Honors Inspiring Education Workers

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education last week announced the return of the Governor’s School Breakfast Challenge in January, aiming to boost participation in the state’s universal free breakfast program and expand students’ access to nutritious morning meals. The announcement comes as the Shapiro Administration reported steep gains in school breakfast participation and recognized two frontline education staff members with th…