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SN Plus: Empathy and Empowerment

The United States is facing a mental health crisis, particularly when it comes to youth mental health. Suicide rates are rising, and one in six young adults, teens and children…

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SN Plus: A Stake in the State

SNA and its allies have advocated for increased financial support for school meal programs at the federal level for years—but advocacy efforts don’t stop there. State-level advocacy is just as…

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SN Plus: A Tale of Two Innovations

School nutrition professionals know there’s always room for innovation—from coming up with new menu items to developing strategies to improve processes for staff members, innovation is likely a part of…

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SN Plus: Plan a Great “Trip”

Nothing gets students quite as excited as a field trip, but for school nutrition professionals field trips can be a source of unnecessary headaches. This SN Plus explores some of the…

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SN Plus: Assert Your Authority

What’s the value of earning your School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) credential? This SN Plus looks at the preparation needed to successfully pass the SNS exam, as well as the how it can…

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SN Plus: Technology in the Age of COVID

From Zoom meetings to mobile food orders, digital technologies have grown in response to the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic. School Nutrition has identified six areas that are brimming with…

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SN Plus: Slay Your Way Back!

Four school nutrition directors from Georgia developed a blueprint for helping each other—and their colleagues across the U.S.—recover from COVID-19 on school meal programs. “SLAY Your Way Back” offers strategies…

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SN Plus: Wondering About Walk-ins?

If a walk-in cooler and/or freezer has become an urgent need for your kitchen, “Wondering About Walk-Ins?” offers advice on making the most of this big investment. Supported by Polar…

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SN Plus: Is Your Team Tech-Hesitant?

If your staff demonstrates insecurity around new technology, read and share “Is Your Team Tech-Hesitant?” In this SN Plus, you’ll discover common causes for tech-related stress and best-practice training tips.…

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SN Plus: Talk a Good Game

Find the right employees for your operation by making the most of the job interview. Discover best practice suggestions, including potential questions to learn more about an applicant’s potential contributions to your…

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