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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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!

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

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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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Teaching Fellowship Opportunity: The Food Education Fellowship

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Puprika, Pilot Light`s Puppy Chef, shares information about foods` sources and origins with young chefs! 🐶🥣🍝

Pilot Light’s second Food Education Standard is “Foods have sources and origins.” Learners who demonstrate an understanding of Food Education Standard 2 can analyze the way food is grown, harvested, distributed, and used around the world.

FOOD THOUGHTS was originally created in collaboration with @wttwchicago and Cooking Matters. Thanks to all the teachers and families that have welcomed Puprika into your classrooms and homes over the past four years!

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