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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Dine Out For A Cause With Pilot Light Picks!
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Pilot Light CGI: Commitment to Expand Food Education in 2025 and Beyond
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Kasama Means Together: Chefs Genie Kwon and Tim Flores Help Pilot Light Debut NEW Food Education Lesson!
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Agriculture Education lessons are now available!
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Pilot Light and SOFSA: Planting the Seeds of Partnership
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SnackTime Explorers Expansion Commitment accepted by The White House!
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When Teachers and Chefs Build Partnerships, Lessons Come Alive
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Pilot Light Awarded a 2023 USDA Farm to School Grant!
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Pilot Light, FRESHEALTH, & the USDA join Puprika the Puppy Chef on a SnackTime Explorer Adventure!
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Pilot Light & FRESHEALTH Advocate for Food Education in DC!
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Mobile Cart Kitchen Sponsored by Rabobank Ignites Passion for Learning in Chicago Pilot Light Students!
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Announcing Our New USDA NIFA-Funded AgEd & Advocacy Program