Schools News & Media

Effort to put bananas in school vending machines begins

March 28, 2025

Plátano de Canarias, aiming to increase fruit consumption among young people, has launched a pilot program in Valencia to test banana sales in school vending…

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Maryland Senate committee blocks contraceptive vending machine bill

February 28, 2025

A Maryland Senate committee has rejected House Bill 380, which would have allowed the sale of contraceptives, including condoms, in vending machines at public…

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Maryland lawmakers consider repeal of school condom vending machine ban

February 24, 2025

Maryland's House Bill 380 is sparking debate over reproductive health and school policy by proposing the repeal of a state law that bans contraceptive vending…

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Michigan elementary school gets book vending machine

February 6, 2025

Webster Kindergarten Center in Escanaba, Michigan, has installed a book vending machine to encourage reading, according to a Daily Press report. The machine…

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University of Dallas gets healthier vending machine options

February 6, 2025

The University of Dallas now has access to healthier snack and drink options thanks to vending machines installed by Elevation Vending, a local business…

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The impact of location on vending machine success

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Vending machines are evolving to meet diverse needs in various locations, offering tailored solutions for enhanced convenience.

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Texas university installs Farmer's Fridge kiosks for on-campus dining

January 27, 2025

The University of Texas at San Antonio has expanded its dining options with the installation of two Farmer's Fridge smart refrigerators, according to a UTSA…

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Melanie Day: Revolutionizing campus hair care with self-service solutions

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Learn how In Living Curls, grounded in accessibility, affordability, and community, is transforming the college experience.

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Book vending machines: A novel approach to boosting literacy

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Book vending machines are boosting literacy by making reading fun and accessible for children across the globe.

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Primary school in Stowmarket, UK receives book vending machine

December 30, 2024

A primary school in Stowmarket, England has been gifted a book vending machine by the Mid Suffolk Rotary Club, according to a Stowmarket Mercury report.

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Pine Level Elementary school gets book vending machine

December 23, 2024

Pine Level Elementary School in Pine Level, Alabama recently unveiled a book vending machine to encourage students to become avid readers, according to a WSFA…

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10 top feel-good vending machines of 2024

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Let’s dive into 10 top feel-good vending machines of 2024.

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FSU students transform vending machine into art gallery

December 17, 2024

Florida State University students are turning a traditional snack vending machine into a unique art vending machine, thanks to a partnership with the…

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Book vending machine aims to boost literacy at Columbia River Elementary

November 28, 2024

Columbia River Elementary School in Pasco, Washington has installed a book vending machine, funded by a donation from Corey Shane of Shane Family Realty and…

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Rural Kentucky university promotes diversity with hair care vending machine

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Morehead State University in Kentucky recently installed a hair and hygiene product vending machine, improving student wellness, especially for students of…

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NOLA debuts 1st library vending machine in region

November 21, 2024

The New Orleans Public Library has unveiled the region's first library vending machine, according to a press release. Located at NORD's Desire/Florida…

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Texas elementary schools install book vending machines

November 21, 2024

Two Taylor, Texas elementary schools, Naomi Pasemann and Main Street, are offering students a unique incentive to read: book vending machines.

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Dodge Elementary gets book vending machine

November 21, 2024

Dodge Elementary School in Grand Island, Nebraska is receiving a book vending machine thanks to a Read-Nebraska grant, according to a KSNB 4 report.

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Birthday book vending machines installed at Amphi Unified School District

November 13, 2024

The Amphi Unified School District in Tucson, Arizona is taking a unique approach to promoting literacy by installing birthday book vending machines at its…

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Crouse Community Learning Center gets book vending machine to promote literacy

November 13, 2024

Akron Public Schools has installed its first Bookworm Vending Machine at Crouse Community Learning Center, thanks to a grant from the GAR Foundation, according…

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