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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Presenting Partner: Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation

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Food-Based Science Learning

Learn from the experts: Pilot Light Educator Ryan Johnson shares the inside scoop on all things teaching science through Food Education! Connect our Food Education Standards and the NGSS to enhance your curriculum and improve student outcomes.

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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

The Food Education Standards were written for teachers, by teachers so that every classroom can have access to hands-on Food Education. Learn more and start using the Standards in your classroom today! 

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Dine Out For A Cause With Pilot Light Picks!

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ICYMI: We`re teaming up with @foodtank to host an afternoon of conversations and action supporting The Future of Food Education!

What does the future of food education look like, and how do we make it easier for every school, educator, and community to take part?

Join Food Tank and Pilot Light during Climate Week NYC for "The Future of Food Education," bringing together educators, food system leaders, farmers, advocates, and artists for an afternoon of conversation, storytelling, music, and connection.

Friday, September 25
1:30–4:30 PM
The The Greene Space at WNYC/WQXR
44 Charlton Street, New York City

Confirmed speakers and performers include Jenna Bainbridge, Wicked; Maria Caputo; Alexandra DeSorbo-Quinn, Pilot Light; Linda Carmen Bryant, San Antonio Million Gardens Project and Grant Community AME Church; Nancy Easton, Wellness in the Schools; Gerardo Martinez, Wild Kid Acres; Taylor Meredith, Pilot Light; Shanon Morris, Harlem Grown; Danielle Nierenberg, Food Tank; Kim Severson, The New York Times; Jeremy Walter, New York City Department of Education; and Karen Washington.

And many more to be announced soon!

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-week-nyc-the-future-of-food-education-tickets-1996507794558
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Today is National Food Bank Day, and we`d like to take the opportunity to celebrate all the incredible work of our local food pantries who serve our communities on a daily basis. Countless Pilot Light classrooms have partnered with their local food banks to organize food drives as part of their Food Education work, because we believe in teaching advocacy and action, not just words on a page. You can discover food advocacy resources - including templates for starting your own project in your classroom - on our FREE Food Education Center at foodedu.pilotlightchefs.org 🍽 ...

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