stigma (noun) a mark of shame because of a particular situation

• Sample Sentence: They believe this policy will reduce the stigma for students receiving free meals that other students pay for.

• Turn and Talk: Do you think there is a stigma associated with wearing out of fashion clothes among teens?

aspect (noun) a particular part of something

• Sample Sentence: Another aspect of universal free school meals is the decrease in administrative work from applications for free and reduced meals.

• Turn and Talk: What’s one aspect of summer that you enjoy?

relevant (adjective) closely connected to something

• Sample Sentence: They may also feel that providing food is relevant to education because students focus and learn better when they have eaten. 

• Turn and Talk: Is what you are learning about in social studies class relevant to your everyday life? Why or why not?

restrict (verb) to put a limit on; to stop (someone or something)

• Sample Sentence: Other people think schools should restrict free meals to families who definitely need them.

• Turn and Talk: What are some things airlines should restrict people from bringing on a plane?

primary (adjective) of the most importance; main

• Sample Sentence: Their primary focus is often cost. 

• Turn and Talk: What do you think is the primary reason students drop out of school?