taught at for 20 years and I'd say 66% ends up in the trash can. Cookies, tater tots, pizza and anything breaded or fried got eaten. It was such a waste of good food that I spent my own lunch period making sure they were choosing healthy items, including a daily salad bar. I taught my class about nutrition and everyday we read the lunch menu and went down the list, eliminating fatty and sugary items. Parents told me how much they appreciated this often.

That said, I must admit that the photos of the lunches in the article look disgusting. No wonder the kids don't want to eat them. The lunches at the city schools in San Diego look like delicious feasts compared to them.

fights when the second batch of butter topped fresh rolls came out of the kitchen

The one cook made everything from scratch and she even served the kids. The kids ate their squash soup up in a jiffy. It was equal to restaurant type food. Here is the clip....

http://www.cnn.com/video/shows/anthony-bourdain-parts-unknown/season-3/lyon/index.html

my elementary school lunches. Fresh cooked every day. Right about the rolls, real butter, cost a nickel to get a second ration. Mac & cheese or fish sticks every Friday.

If you don't like school food bring your lunch like we did back in Catholic school. No lunch but they did provide a carton of milk. We had a PB&J or tuna fish sandwich with an occasional apple or cookie for dessert.

Worst food ever put on a steel tray.