You can lead a kid to water

Youth Radio uncovers the main challenge behind advocacy efforts to increase the amount of water students drink at school is students' perception that the water is unsafe.  "With no federal policy requiring schools like mine to test their water, it’s hard for thirsty kids to know whether the supply is safe. So until water fountains, like elevators, get little plaques certifying they pass muster, plenty of kids won’t trust the free, fresh water in their school cafeterias." Listen.This segment aired on NPR's All Things Considered on December 6, 2011.