It’s officially that time of year: Back-to-school season is upon us, meaning that in addition to buying school supplies, it’s time to stock up on lunchtime essentials that are both tasty and packable.

School lunches mirror changing policies, cultural influences and evolving expectations at home, revealing what matters to families and institutions alike. Viral food hacks, updated school guidelines ...

SACRAMENTO — California will phase out certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals over the next decade under a first-in-the-nation law signed Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The law seeks to ...