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Getting Down to Business
A partnership with high school business educators can be a win-win collaboration. Six years ago, when Jean Schneider, MEd, PMP,…

Yes, Chef!
Unique, exclusive kitchen experiences make a big impact. Elementary students in McHenry School District 15 in Illinois were on their…

Get Smart About Scratch Cooking
Smart Snacks items sold a la carte can be an easy, accessible entry point for implementing or expanding a scratch-prep…

Shelly Brings Home Gold Plate
With great pride and enthusiasm, School Nutrition congratulates Jessica Shelly, MBA, REHS, SNS, recipient of the 2023 IFMA Gold Plate…

Ingredients for Health: Flax Seeds
Sunflower, chia, pumpkin, hemp, poppy—there are a lot of seeds you can incorporate into your diet! Each comes with its…

Stand Up to Bullies
Bullying isn’t an issue easily left behind upon adulthood. Bullies are frustratingly persistent throughout all stages of life. In fact,…

Make Your Cafeteria a Safe Space for Shy Kids
How attentive will you be to the varying needs of students in your cafeterias this year? It can be a…

State of the Sauce
Raise your hand if you have collected the National Parks quarters or each year’s LOVE stamp. (Maybe you still have…

CEP Sees Dramatic Rise
A new study by the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) reveals a significant increase in the number of schools…

This & That: July/August 2023
Looking for new apps to download, books to read, products to try or things to implement in your cafeterias? This…