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 recognized as a Top 100 Finalist at the Chicago Innovation Awards!
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2024-25 Food Education Fellowship Launched at Pilot Light
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SnackTime Explorers welcomes 14 adventurous Lead Teachers in 2024-25!
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Agriculture Education lessons are now available!
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Food advocacy student projects create lasting change in upstate and central New York
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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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Corrina Hargett Grows Student Connections to School Food
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5th Annual Food Education Fellowship: Welcome, Fellows!
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Pilot Light Awarded a 2023 USDA Farm to School Grant!
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Teacher Appreciation Week Spotlight: Pilot Light Fellow Lisa E. Hosts a Food and Art Event for her Community at Alice Fong Yu Alternative School