That means their households, at some time during the year, had difficulty providing enough food for all members because of a lack of resources.
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Teachers and some school boards, too, have taken issue with the time spent on testing and the lack of time they've had to incorporate the new standards into lessons.
As increasing numbers of mainstream parents -- often single and working full-time -- pull their offspring out of public schools, many find they lack the time or background to teach effectively.