“Teachers, families, and students themselves have long insisted that children learn best when their basic needs are met. When they are fed, rested, healthy, and well, they can show up to school ready to learn, ask questions, and engage with their peers. It’s easier for them to focus and move through challenges. Educators have known this for years. Now, researchers at the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s EdRedesign Lab and Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights have the data to back it up.”