Career Development, Careers & Training

Are You Ready to LEAD to Succeed?

Eight things you need to know about LEAD to Succeed—the series of trainings available to all school nutrition professionals for free.

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Career Development, Careers & Training, Ideas & Inspiration, SNA Certificate & Credentialing

Onsite Insights: The Power of Intention

Understanding your intention is an important part of the planning and goal-setting process, whether you’re bursting with new ideas or struggling for inspiration, as it can provide the clarity and purpose to motivate those around you.

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"First Word"
Careers & Training

Creating a Culture of Lifelong Learning

Patricia Montague, SNA’s CEO, considers herself a lifelong learner—what can you do to keep your passion for learning strong throughout your life?

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"President's Perspective"
Careers & Training, School Nutrition Workforce

Tap Top Tech for Transformative Training

The start of a new school year is the perfect time to conduct staff training and professional development opportunities. Make sure to review the trainings and opportunities offered by SNA, including webinars, LEAD to Succeed and more.

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Annual National Conference, Nutrition & Meal Planning, Operations

Estamos Viviendo en la Era de la Experiencia: ¿Estás Listo para Ella?

“Estamos Viviendo en la Era de la Experiencia: ¿Estás Listo para Ella?” fue presentada en ANC 2023 en Denver, Colorado. Descubre estrategias innovadoras, aprende a fomentar la colaboración y llevate medidas concretas para elevar la experiencia de los estudiantes en la cafetería con el fin de aumentar la participación e influir positivamente en su desarrollo y bienestar.

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Advocacy & Policy, Legislation

2023 Third-Quarter State Legislative Report (January-August)

This report is a summary of key school nutrition state legislation that changed status or was introduced between January 1 and August 20,  2023.

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Financial Management, Operations, SNA News, SNA Publications

SN Plus: Managing the Problem of Meal Debt

Unpaid meal debt in school nutrition operations had reached a crisis point even before the rise of COVID-19. Now, as…

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Financial Management, Operations, SNA Publications

SN Plus: Managing the Problem of Meal Debt

Learn how to tackle the problem of meal debt with proven strategies you can implement this school year.

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Advocacy & Policy, SNA News

SNA Report: SY2022-23 Participation Drop 

The School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) latest School Meal Participation Tracker report details participation and meals served during School Year (SY)…

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Operations, SNA Research

August 2023 Participation Analysis

An analysis of SY 2022-23 breakfast and lunch average daily participation (ADP) and total meals served. 

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