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My Journey to Buying Lunch at School

High school senior Nathaniel Teres shares how he worked to improve food allergen labeling for school meals to make his school cafeteria inclusive and safer for students with celiac disease.

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Packing a Nutritional Punch: The Superfood Effect

“Superfoods” may be a trendy term, but the idea behind them isn’t new—nutrient-dense ingredients that promote overall health. Adding superfoods to school meals can make healthy eating easier (and tastier) for students without overcomplicating the menu.

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Student-Driven Menus

Three school nutrition directors share how prioritizing student involvement in their menu planning sparks excitement and helps boost participation in their cafeterias.

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SNA, formerly the American School Food Service Association (ASFSA), celebrates the 25th anniversary of the NSLP in 1971.

A Journey Through Cafeteria Classics

No matter how much school meals have evolved over the years, there are iconic cafeteria classics that have stood the test of time. Whether you were in school in the ‘70s or even just a few years ago, chances are you’ve looked at an actual lunch tray or a recent recipe photo and thought, “Yep, I remember that!”

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Tiny Steps, Big Leaps

The journey to achieving big dreams often starts with the tiniest of steps, and micro goals can provide a practical, empowering framework for turning aspirations into reality.

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Nourishing Success with Professional Development

Professional development is not only a way to engage staff and meet the requirements of the USDA professional standards; it’s a way to boost staff morale, increase staff buy-in and develop leaders in school nutrition.

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Nothing Learned, Nothing Earned

Committing to being a lifelong learner, whether you focus on professional development, formal education, certifications, courses or other informal learning opportunities, is key to having a successful and fulfilling career.

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Get to Know Lynelle Johnson, RD, SNS

Lynelle Johnson, RD, SNS, is no stranger to leadership, collaboration and the mission that fuels the school nutrition profession, and now she is ready to serve as SNA’s next Vice President with the same passion and purpose that has defined her career.

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Celebrating the Multigenerational Workforce

Embracing the strengths of a multigenerational workforce will not only build a better working environment but also create a more dynamic and successful future for everyone.

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There’s AI for That

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the world in big and small ways, some of which you might not even realize. Between home and work, you probably use (maybe even depend on) AI to cut out menial tasks, improve your efficiency, and save yourself a little bit of time and mental energy. Take a look at all the unexpected ways AI is making your life a little bit easier so you’re free to focus on the things that matter.

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