“Students can’t learn if their stomachs are grumbling. Universal school meals are proven to reduce child hunger.” (National Education Association) Infamous lunch lady Talisa Jones (@tj_thatsit) shares stories about her role as a Food Service ESP. Talisa lives her mission every day…ensuring the students in her school receive healthy, delicious school meals that represent their cultures and heritage. Talisa’s advocacy work stretches far beyond the walls of her school kitchen as a popular spokesperson for the National Education Association (@NEAToday). Talisa is focused on ensuring that Congress passes the Universal Meals Program Act S. 1568/H.R. 3204. Make that happen by taking less than five minutes to vote via this link: https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/action-center/take-action/provide-healthy-school-meals-all-students 

Episode Mentions:

• Education Support Provider (ESP)
• The Labor of Lunch: Why We Need Real Food and Real Jobs in American Public Schools  by Dr. Jennifer Gaddis
• Universal Meals Program Act
• National Education Association

Connect and Learn with Talisa:

• at her website 
• on Instagram
• on TikTok
• on YouTube

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