School Food Innovator SeriesDecember 6: Support Your Team's Success with Fresh, Local Food
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Seven Proven Strategies to Increase Students’ Time to EatProviding sufficient time to eat school breakfast and lunch benefits both students and the school meal program.
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Celebrating California’s Investments in School Nutrition Professionals The Center for Ecoliteracy welcomed state officials to a culinary training with San Luis Coastal and Live Oak Unified School Districts.
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California’s School Meals for All Program Proves More Students Eat When Meals are FreeCalifornia Student’s Participation in School Meals Outperforms National Trends
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This Student Has a Bold Vision for the Future of School MealsAn interview with Anahi Nava Flores, student leader at Mt. Diablo Unified
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Julien Elementary Students Enjoy California-Grown Produce in the Central ValleyJennifer Lew-Vang, Registered Dietician and Director of Child Nutrition for Turlock Unified School District, is on a mission to introduce students to new local foods.
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Support for Summer MealsVirtual gatherings for California school nutrition professionals focused on leadership, inspiration, and cultivating a successful school nutrition program.
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Celebrating School Meals for All at Los Angeles Unified School DistrictThe Center for Ecoliteracy gathered with fellow co-sponsors and state leaders to celebrate the landmark policy at the state’s largest school district.
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People and Passion Drive Riverside’s Innovative Farm to School ModelIn the world of fresh, local school food, the passionate people in Riverside, California, are trailblazers.
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Fresh from California PostersDownload posters featuring California farmers and produce to display in your cafeteria.
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Plant-Forward School Meal ResourcesRecipes, culinary techniques, and student engagement materials for success in crafting plant-forward school meals.
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Plant-Forward Culinary TrainingEmpower your staff to prepare plant-forward dishes that students love with a virtual culinary training this September.
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Ingredient Guide for Better School Food PurchasingA resource for school food leaders committed to improving the overall quality, nutritional value, and safety of school food.
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COVID-19 Menu Planning StrategiesA practical guide with flexible strategies for your school menus to adapt to the changing demands of COVID-19 meal service.
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COVID-19 Return to School Planning ResourcesCOVID-19 planning templates, reopening protocols, and additional resources that support school nutrtition programs in return to school planning efforts.
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COVID-19 Emergency Meal Service ResourcesCOVID-19 resources, toolkits, and tip sheets that support school nutrition programs during emergency meal service.
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Community of Practice Calls on Emergency Food ServiceThis free series offers an opportunity for districts to connect with one another, share ideas, and build connections with partners across the state.
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5 Ways to Increase Participation with Customizable Menu OptionsProviding customizable menu options to increase lunch participation.
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Preparing California-Grown School Meals: A Professional Development GuideA guide to engaging foodservice staff and inspiring the confidence to incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables in school meal programs.
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Rethinking School Lunch GuideA planning framework for improving school food, supporting sustainable food systems, and teaching and integrating curriculum around food issues.
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Celebrating California Food for California Kids A video honoring California's abundance, and supporting children's health, education, and the state's economy.
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21 School Meals Featuring California FoodsScaled and tested recipes for reimbursable school meals featuring fresh ingredients.
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Making the Case for Healthy, Freshly Prepared School MealsCheck out our tools for demonstrating the academic, health, environmental, and financial benefits of high-quality, appealing school meals.
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Cooking with California Food in K-12 SchoolsOur acclaimed cookbook and professional development guide by award-winning authors Georgeanne Brennan and Ann M. Evans.
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School-Community KitchensA new partnership for supporting health, academic achievement, and community vitality.
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Rethinking School Lunch Oakland Feasibility StudyA roadmap for comprehensive reform of nutrition services.
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California Tastes AmazingRecipes, based on popular school meals, that parents and children can cook together at home.
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5 Food Service Staff Innovators Serving Freshly-Prepared Meals with CareCelebrating five food service professionals and how they strive to do more for their students.
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The Impact of School Meals for AllPerspectives of students, parents, and school nutrition leaders across the state after a year of the program in action.
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Fresh from California: Menu Planning Support Session #3https://www.ecoliteracy.org/sites/default/files/menu_planning_hero_1400px.png
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Community of Practice Call August 20, 2020An opportunity for districts to connect with one another, share ideas, and build connections with partners across the state.
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Fresh from California: Menu Planning Support Session #2Allergies and Special Diets
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Community of Practice Call August 6, 2020An opportunity for districts to connect with one another, share ideas, and build connections with partners across the state.
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Fresh from California: Menu Planning Support Session #1Culturally Diverse Cuisines
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Community of Practice Call July 23, 2020An opportunity for districts to connect with one another, share ideas, and build connections with partners across the state.
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Photographing School Food: A Practical Guide to Making California School Meals Look GreatYour food deserves great photography. Our practical guide helps you improve the visual appeal of all your school meals.
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Meaningful Student Engagement StrategiesStudent taste tests are a fun and engaging strategy for eliciting student voice and choice and have proven to have a positive impact on meal participation.
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Wellness Policy GuideA guide to help you review, revise, and update your local wellness policy.
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Community of Practice Call July 9, 2020An opportunity for districts to connect with one another, share ideas, and build connections with partners across the state.
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Fresh from California: Menu Planning Support SessionsBest practices for plant-forward menu planning and substitutions, recipe development, and nutrition analysis.
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Celebrating School Meals for All at Los Angeles Unified School DistrictThe Center for Ecoliteracy gathered with fellow co-sponsors and state leaders to celebrate the landmark policy at the state’s largest school district.
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Strategies for Freshly-PreparedVirtual gatherings for school nutrition professionals focused on building resilient school food systems in California.
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Fresh from CaliforniaA free campaign to increase access to California-grown fruits and vegetables in schools.
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California Food for California Kids Events and ResourcesParticipate in our new offerings for the 2021-22 school year designed to support your school meal program.
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Community of Practice Call June 3, 2021An opportunity for districts to connect with one another, share ideas, and build connections with partners across the state.
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Community of Practice Call May 6, 2021An opportunity for districts to connect with one another, share ideas, and build connections with partners across the state.
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Build Regional SupportCollaborate with others to increase capacity and reach a broader audience.
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Community of Practice Call April 1, 2021An opportunity for districts to connect with one another, share ideas, and build connections with partners across the state.
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Farm to Summer Planning GuideA guide for programs that support local communities and celebrate California’s agricultural abundance when school is not in session.
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Community of Practice Call March 4, 2021An opportunity for districts to connect with one another, share ideas, and build connections with partners across the state.
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Offer Enriching ExperiencesProvide meaningful educational experiences and engaging activities.
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Spotlight on Farm to SchoolVirtual gatherings for California school nutrition professionals focused on leadership, inspiration, and cultivating a successful school nutrition program.
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Community of Practice Call February 4, 2021An opportunity for districts to connect with one another, share ideas, and build connections with partners across the state.
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Design Compelling MarketingUse clear, targeted messaging to drive increased participation.
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People and Passion Drive Riverside’s Innovative Farm to School ModelIn the world of fresh, local school food, the passionate people in Riverside, California, are trailblazers.
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Community of Practice Call January 14, 2021An opportunity for districts to connect with one another, share ideas, and build connections with partners across the state.
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Conduct Community OutreachConnect with community members to spread the word about your program.
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Putting School Meals for All into PracticeVirtual gatherings for California school nutrition professionals focused on leadership, inspiration, and cultivating a successful school nutrition program.
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Community of Practice Call December 3, 2020An opportunity for districts to connect with one another, share ideas, and build connections with partners across the state.
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Plan a Farm to Summer MenuTake advantage of seasonal savings on healthy and delicious produce.
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California School Nutrition Directors Celebrate Historic Investments in School MealsAs the new school year begins, school nutrition leaders share their thoughts with the Center for Ecoliteracy on California’s historic $2 billion investment in school meal programs.
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Community of Practice Call November 5, 2020An opportunity for districts to connect with one another, share ideas, and build connections with partners across the state.
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What is a California Thursdays Meal?Try this interactive tool and see.
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Community of Practice Call October 1, 2020An opportunity for districts to connect with one another, share ideas, and build connections with partners across the state.
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Fresh from California: Menu Planning Support Session #4https://www.ecoliteracy.org/sites/default/files/menu_planning_hero_1400px.png
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Community of Practice Call September 3, 2020An opportunity for districts to connect with one another, share ideas, and build connections with partners across the state.
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