The School Nutrition Association mourns the loss esteemed past president Gertrude Applebaum, a strong advocate for the advancement of child nutrition programs throughout her career.
SNA’s Annual National Conference (#ANC24) is more than just a gathering; it’s a safe, inviting space where you and thousands of your like-minded peers will come together to exchange ideas, build connections and put forth positive changes.
Discover how Sea to School initiatives help to get kids hooked on the taste and health benefits of fish and seafood, and learn how districts in regions across the country have incorporated more seafood into their school menus.
Whatever your role in school nutrition, you’ve probably heard that “AI is coming.” Now is the time to at least consider how AI could have a place in your school nutrition program—even if that just means having enough knowledge to decide that AI isn’t for you right now.
Successfully school-ifying and scaling a recipe is not just about transforming ingredients; it’s about creating a culinary experience that resonates with K-12 students while adhering to nutritional requirements and other operational constraints.
Negative feelings dominate most of our attention, and if they go unchecked, they tend to take up more and more space. A good source of relief comes in the form of intentional acts of healthy selflessness—and by that, we mean volunteering.
Are you stuck when it comes to your career? Has it become a source of ongoing stress? In the spirit of the new year and fresh beginnings, some honest reflections about your job can be illuminating in determining whether you might be ready for a change.
When it comes to managing and relieving the symptoms of stress, healthy physical and mental habits are equally important. Here’s a list of each you can try next time you feel your stress starting to get the best of you.
As if we didn’t have enough of our own stress to manage, our natural concern and empathy for others can sometimes prompt us to adopt their stress in various ways. Consider the following tips as you navigate your involvement.
“It’s okay—it’s self-care.” How many of us have used this justification to indulge in a less-than-healthy behavior or activity that produces short-term pleasure, offsetting the anxiety and discomfort of stress? The problem is that many such acts of “self-care” can put you at risk for self-sabotage.