Food Education is a vital part of students' development.

Since 2010, we have supported Pre-K-12 students with Food Education that is part of teachers’ classrooms and fosters informed food choices.

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Chicago chef Tigist helps students understand Food Education Standard 1: Food connects us to each other, during a classroom visit.
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The future of the food system begins here. 

Your gift helps students across the country access the hands-on, culturally relevant Food Education they need to become the food system leaders of the future. 

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Meet the NEW Food Education Standards!

New and improved Food Education Standards for your classroom.

After 5 years of seeing the Food Education Standards used in schools across the country, we’ve updated them to add new competencies, PreK standards, and more. 

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Pilot Light has resources for educators, community members, and parents:

Highly motivated PreK–12 educators in the United States with an interest in implementing Pilot Light Food Education lessons consistently in their virtual and/or in-person classrooms are encouraged to learn more and apply for our Food Education Fellowship each spring.

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Educators, caregivers, and young people can also check out our free library of classroom-based and eLearning lessons, videos, and recipes, as well as advocacy lessons to bring Food Education anywhere!

Visit the Food Education Center

We host professional development aligned to state standards and our own Food Education Standards. Stay tuned to our Calendar for upcoming events!

Learn about the Food Education Standards here

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We are looking for individuals who are passionate about Food Education and creating impact through our programs to join our team! 

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Food Education Standards

Our Food Education Standards are the first of their kind: a national, cohesive model designed by teachers and for teachers who integrate Food Education in their everyday classroom lessons in subjects such as Math, Reading, History, Science, and beyond.

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Food Education Standards: New and Improved!

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Thank you to the incredible @carlaphall for your outstanding support of our #FoodEducationStandards! First published in 2018, the Food Education Standards (FES) have just been revised and updated to include PreK standards, updated competencies, and real-world stories from classrooms across the country. Chef Carla Hall is one of many experts who have endorsed the Standards revised edition, and we are so honored to receive this amazing support!

Learn more & get the full Revised Food Education Standards on our website —> www.pilotlightchefs.org

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