Education: Equal Access and Opportunity

with Jody Ian Goeler of Hamden Public Schools

There's long been a stigma for school-aged children eligible for free or reduced lunch. In the Hamden Public School District, all students are eligible. Hamden Superintendent, Jody Ian Goeler, explains why nutrition can be the equalizer among students.

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Oct 18, 2021

Hosted by: Jenny Johnson
Produced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team
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