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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We are currently seeking applicants to join our 7th annual Food Education Fellowship! If you are a PreK-12 educator with an interest in bringing Food Education to your classroom, click below to learn more & apply today!
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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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REMINDER: Applications for the 7th annual Food Education Fellowship are being accepted now through May 26th! Don`t forget that administrator approval forms are also due on the same day. We can`t wait to meet you and hear more about your passion for Food Education!
Learn more & apply on our website: https://pilotlightchefs.org/food-education-fellowship-overview/
More about the Fellowship:
This is a year-long, paid professional development opportunity for PreK-12 teachers across the United States who are interested in connecting to their students and communities through consistently implementing Pilot Light Food Education lessons in their classrooms.
WHO SHOULD APPLY:
⭐️PreK-12 educator with minimum 2 years’ teaching experience
⭐️Teaching in the U.S. in the 2025-26 school year
⭐️Interested in connecting and collaborating with like-minded peers
⭐️Committed to: Delivering weekly Food Ed. lessons, evaluating the impact of Food Ed. in your classroom, connecting school food to classroom lessons, and collaborating around food advocacy, community, and family engagement
WHAT FELLOWS DO:
⭐️Engage in monthly professional development sessions
⭐️Receive 1:1 support & coaching from staff, peers, and Fellowship Alumni
⭐️Cultivate a community partnership and student advocacy project with your students
⭐️Co-plan a chef demonstration tied to your lessons
⭐️Earn $2,000 stipend + receive an additional $300 for teaching materials
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"My students are always so excited to learn new things and cook with one another. It gives every child in the room a sense of belonging and togetherness." -Pilot Light Fellow
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming to a close, but that doesn`t mean our admiration and support for teachers is ending! As far as we`re concerned, Teacher Appreciation Week should be a year-round celebration of all the hard work and dedication educators have for their students. As always, we remain dedicated to uplifting the voices of the teachers and students that we serve everyday, and these quotes from real Pilot Light participants speak for themselves.
Read the full annual impact report for more stories and data points that define your impact on Food Education on our website! Link in the usual place.
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