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10/10/2022
■Class discussion: What is your school’s policy for collecting money for school lunches? Do school officials contact parents directly, or do they make students ask their families to pay for the lunches? Should any student be shamed over unpaid lunch fees? Why or why not? Have you ever seen someone teased by other students or school staff over getting free lunches? How about classmates who can’t afford the latest clothes, cell phones or other goods? Do you ever feel like you can’t afford to “keep up” with other students in your school? Have you ever avoided associating with people with less money? Has your family ever struggled to pay its bills? Is there any reason to be ashamed for having a tough time financially?
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