Feeding Minds
Welcome to the Pilot Light Feeding Minds blog! Explore the stories behind Food Education, from classroom experiences and partnership spotlights to program news and perspectives from guest authors and our team.
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Featured Story
Food-Based Science Learning: Teaching NGSS-Aligned Science Through Food and Community
Food-based science learning is one of the most powerful ways to make science meaningful, culturally relevant, and highly engaging for students. In my classroom, food isn’t seen as an add-on or a one-off; we treat food as a constant vehicle to drive learning as a phenomenon, a system, and a tool for sensemaking. Read more
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Pilot Light Starts 2023 Off Strong!
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SnackTime Explorers Launches in CPS This Week!
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Announcing the Brian E. Kruk Memorial Fund
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Announcing Our New USDA NIFA-Funded AgEd & Advocacy Program
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Pilot Light Kicks Off A New School Year by Welcoming 25 Food Education Fellows to Institute!
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USDA FNS Administrator Cindy Long Visits Pilot Light
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FRESHFARM Becomes the Latest Organization to Adopt Pilot Light Food Education Standards
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Founding Chef Paul Kahan on WGN
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Announcing FOOD THOUGHTS – Videos from WTTW and Pilot Light for Kids & Families
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PILOT LIGHT THANKS USDA FARM TO SCHOOL FOR SUPPORTING AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD EDUCATION
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Pilot Light on The Todd & Stephanie Schnick Foundation Podcast
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Pilot Light on WGN Radio