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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Sunflower Seed and Herb Dip
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On the Table – A conversation and collaboration to drive change
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An interview with Pilot Light participant and Golden Apple award winner, Meghan Dolan
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Pilot Light receives 2018 Pearson Program Excellence Award from Society of Public Health Education
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Chefs from Piece Pizzeria, Honey Butter Fried Chicken, Lillie’s Q and Hot Doug’s talk food education
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Pilot Light Food Standards officially released, igniting food education in Chicago and beyond
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Spiced Molasses Cookies From Our Kitchen to Yours
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A Healthy Holiday Recipe from the Pilot Light Chefs
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Peach Party
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Waste Not Want Not Wednesday: Beating the Berry Blues
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Waste Not Want Not Wednesday: Parchment Party
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Waste Not Want Not Wednesday: Pesto Party