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IEA on the Issues

What does the IEA believe?

If you’ve ever wondered just what is the IEA’s position on a particular issue, then this site is the right place for you. We have created a series of one-page position papers on some of the major issues facing public education, students, and educators. Just click on a topic to find out more about the IEA’s views. As time permits and the need arises, additional issue papers will be developed and posted here. You will need Adobe Acrobat to access these documents.

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Congress is considering enacting guidelines about what beverages can be sold in schools. If you were in charge of the beverages available for sale in your school, what would you offer?
		Students should be able to buy any legally allowed beverage.
		Students should not be able to buy full-calorie sodas, but sports drinks, “enhanced” waters, milk, 100% fruit juice, fruit-flavored drinks, diet sodas and water should be allowed.
		Students should only be able to buy milk, 100% juice, diet sodas, or water.
		Students should only be able to buy water, milk, and 100% juice.
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