A school that recognizes the importance of good nutrition to academic success is a stellar school indeed. A school in St. Paul, Minnesota is known as a 90-90-90 school; 90 percent of its students are minorities, 90 percent come from economic hardships, and 90 percent graduate to move on after Harding Senior High to college or pursue a career. And many credit the successes of Harding’s students to the vital role food plays in the students’ lives at school. Harding provides three balanced meals a day to all its students. Breakfast is provided for both early risers and during second period if a student missed breakfast. At the end of the school day, students can either pick up dinner to take home or take the meal with them to practices and/or games if they are athletes. “Students who eat regular, healthy meals are less likely to be tired, are more attentive in class, and retain more information,” said an associate professor of economics and education at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture. Nutrition can affect learning through physical development, cognition, and behavior. A study found that by simply replacing where the salad bar was located in the lunchroom had a direct impact on how students choose their lunches. When healthier options are front and center in students’ eyes, it enhances eating more nutritional foods. Schools like Harding Senior High are institutions that are doing education right, putting health and wellness at the top of education.