Show of hands – who is starting the new school year with breakfast-in-the-classroom? Whether you’re launching a pilot program, or you’re adding schools to your thriving BIC program, we wanted to share some of the latest news and resources we … Continue reading
There is nothing like opening the first email of the day to find a breakfast in the classroom success story waiting for you. The Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom team recently received the following email from Jessica Shelly (MBA, … Continue reading
Is eating a healthy breakfast important for learning? More than 100 education, food-service, and anti-hunger stakeholders attending a recent Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom (PBIC) summit think so. And they know that partnerships and stakeholder engagement are crucial to … Continue reading
Choosing the right equipment is essential to the success of your breakfast-in-the-classroom program. From menu development to delivery method, your choice of kitchen equipment determines the types of foods you can prepare, hold, deliver, and serve to the classroom. Equipment … Continue reading
The Houston County Schools nutrition department serves almost 30,000 K-12 students at 37 school sites, 16 of which operate under Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). School lunch and school breakfast participation is significantly higher at CEP schools than in non-CEP schools. … Continue reading
Where does your state rank in school breakfast performance? Find out in the most recent School Breakfast Scorecard from our partners at Food Research & Action Center. Use the scorecard to track school breakfast trends nationally and to compare school … Continue reading
In case you missed it, the Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom team was on the road recently, visiting funded districts and filming technical assistance videos to help you get a “sneak peek” behind-the-scenes of some very successful breakfast after … Continue reading
Are you ready for National School Breakfast Week? It’s time to “Start Your Engines” and prepare to celebrate all the great things about school breakfast, March 4-8, 2019. We look forward to #NSBW every year, because it gives us the … Continue reading
The third city on our Partners for Breakfast-in-the-Classroom storytelling tour was in Garfield Heights, Ohio. During our two-day behind-the-scenes tour of Garfield Heights City Schools we were able to see their overwrap machines in action, observe breakfast-in-the-classroom satellite delivery from the … Continue reading
The second stop on our Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom storytelling tour was Frances C. Hammond Middle School in Alexandria, Virginia. After our trip to Austin ISD in Texas to see scratch-made kolaches prepared and served for breakfast-in-the-classroom, we … Continue reading
Have you heard? Members of our team from the School Nutrition Foundation are on the road as part of an ongoing Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom storytelling project. We are capturing some of our favorite breakfast-in-the-classroom stories from our … Continue reading
Equipment can make all the difference to the success of a breakfast-in-the-classroom program, from menu development to delivery method. Your kitchen equipment is a big factor in determining the types of foods you can prepare, hold, deliver, and serve to … Continue reading
One of the more persistent myths about breakfast-in-the-classroom is that schools only serve cold or pre-packaged, heat-and-serve items. In fact, many schools are using scratch and speed-scratch preparation for school breakfast—and yes, for breakfast-in-the-classroom! It’s easier than it seems, and … Continue reading
One big lesson we took from Attendance Matters Month was the importance of supporting data. When you are trying to bring stakeholders on board to support your effort—whether it’s improving attendance or implementing breakfast-in-the-classroom—data-driven arguments are crucial to your success. … Continue reading
When it comes to marketing breakfast-in-the-classroom, we recommend listening to the experts—in this case, two Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom grant recipients. Today we’re going to share some of the simple, effective marketing strategies our BIC grantees swear by … Continue reading
We’re so excited to celebrate National School Lunch Week! This year’s #NSLW18 theme is “Lots 2 Love” and we’ll be spending the week of October 15-19, talking all things #SchoolLunch. There is #Lots2Love about school lunch and we want to … Continue reading
We love going “back-to-school” with breakfast-in-the-classroom! It’s exciting to see BIC programs rolling out in our funded districts, like Austin ISD (TX), Center School District (MO), and Livingston Parish Public Schools (LA), to name a few. Breakfast Champions We were … Continue reading
Before she became the school nutrition director for Saint Lawrence Catholic School Kathleen Prechtel was a clinical dietitian, and then a stay-at-home mom. It was when the kids started school that Prechtel was introduced to the world of school nutrition. … Continue reading
Easing the “Breakfast in the Classroom Jitters” When cafeteria manager Judy Eastman found out she would be implementing breakfast-in-the-classroom at Grand Island Public High School she initially felt a little overwhelmed, but was quickly convinced the program was best for … Continue reading
When we help schools implement breakfast-in-the-classroom they cite a variety of reasons for wanting to move breakfast out of the cafeteria, including: Increasing access to/participation in school breakfast Improving morning logistical and/or behavioral issues Reducing absences and tardies Improving outcomes … Continue reading
The School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference is just a few weeks away, and we can’t wait to see you in Las Vegas. If you’re an SNA member attending #ANC18, make sure you connect with us on social media on … Continue reading
Members of the Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom team recently had the opportunity to visit Houston County Schools in Perry, Georgia. School Nutrition Foundation Program Manager Sarah Murphy Youssef and PBIC nutrition consultant Liz Campbell (MA, RD) took a … Continue reading
Here is something you might not know about chronic absenteeism in the United States: in school year 2013-14 seven million students were chronically absent nationwide. “Chronic absence” is defined as missing ten percent or more days of school for any … Continue reading
During our recent site visit to observe breakfast-in-the-classroom at Woodridge Elementary in DeSoto, Texas, the foodservice staff was kind enough to share some of their very best National School Breakfast Week snapshots. It’s clear from the photos–breakfast-in-the-classroom is a great … Continue reading
This is the second in a multi-part series about our visit to DeSoto ISD to observe breakfast in the classroom. Don’t forget to follow our friends in DeSoto on Facebook and Twitter, and check back soon for the third part … Continue reading
With just a few weeks until the end of the school year, it’s time to start thinking about “what’s next” for your school nutrition program. Whether you want to implement summer feeding, plan a breakfast-in-the-classroom pilot for next fall, or … Continue reading
DeSoto ISD’s Resident Dietitian Jeffrey Caguioa was convinced breakfast-in-the-classroom would be a good fit for his district, but other stakeholders weren’t so sure. Caguioa set out to change minds, one at a time. During a recent visit to Woodbridge Elementary … Continue reading
We loved following the #NSBW18 hashtag and seeing all of your school breakfast celebrations from around the country during National School Breakfast Week 2018! This year’s theme –“I Heart School Breakfast” – was extra-fun for social media, and your creative … Continue reading
Happy National Nutrition Month! We’re excited to celebrate the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits this month along with our friends at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics! This year’s National Nutrition … Continue reading
Our partners at the Food Research and Action Center have released their latest School Breakfast Scorecard for school year 2016-17, just in time for National School Breakfast Week, March 5-9. While the data shows school breakfast participation continues to grow, … Continue reading
Guilford County Schools received a Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom grant during our second funding cycle in the 2012-13 school year. The North Carolina district is home to approximately 77,000 students across 126 schools; at the time the district … Continue reading
It’s only January, but that doesn’t mean you should wait to begin planning your National School Breakfast Week 2018 celebration. We look forward to NSBW every year; it gives us the opportunity to celebrate our favorite school meal of the … Continue reading
Happy New Year everyone! We’re getting a jump start with a short round-up of school breakfast-related news for January 2018! Do you have school breakfast goals for the New Year? Bookmark us to read stakeholder stories and testimonials, find resources, … Continue reading
When it comes to moving breakfast from the cafeteria to the classroom, there are a lot of moving parts—literally and figuratively! In addition to working out the delivery method for getting food to the classroom (Line service to-go? Grab-and-Go kiosks? … Continue reading
Dollars and Cents: Budgeting for BIC In 2016, Livingston Parish Public Schools Foodservice Director Sommer Purvis sat in the audience at SNA’s Annual National Conference for a Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom presentation called “A Director, a Teacher, and … Continue reading
As the holiday season continues, and winter break approaches, don’t forget to mark your calendar with important dates and deadlines for school nutrition resources and grants. If you’re interested in topics like Community Eligibility, breakfast-in-the-classroom, and afterschool meals, don’t miss … Continue reading
Attention, Ohio schools—the Ohio School Breakfast Challenge has been issued! Win recognition for your school or district by demonstrating your collaborative efforts to create, enhance, or expand your School Breakfast Program. Did you know only 36.3 percent of Ohio teens … Continue reading
What do superintendents say about breakfast-in-the-classroom? Here’s a round-up of some of our favorite quotes from the blog–and links to the original articles, of course. “I wanted to explore breakfast-in-the-classroom because I thought we were wasting time in the morning, … Continue reading
“CEP opened up a lot more options for us in terms of breakfast-in-the-classroom. In some places the combination of CEP and BIC helped us go from 20-30 percent participation to 80-90 percent—that’s just a huge, huge difference. One of my … Continue reading
One of the most frequently asked questions we hear about breakfast-in-the-classroom is in regard to the different delivery models. Stakeholders want to know the difference between “breakfast in the classroom” versus “Grab-n-Go” versus “Breakfast After the Bell” versus “direct delivery.” … Continue reading
We’re so excited to celebrate National School Lunch Week next week, October 9-13, and we love this year’s #NSLW17 theme: “School Lunch: Recipes for Success.” How is your school celebrating NSLW 2017? We have a few suggestions, plus resources to … Continue reading
Now that the school year has started we are inviting stakeholders from our ten target states to join the Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom for an informational webinar on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Our fourth funding cycle has begun, … Continue reading
When it comes to serving school breakfast, Nebraska has some room for improvement. The state is ranked 48th out of 51 in FRAC’s most recent School Breakfast Scorecard, up one spot from the previous year, feeding 43 free/reduced price (FRP) … Continue reading
In Patty Candelaria’s first grade classroom at Langford Elementary in Austin, Texas, breakfast-in-the-classroom is a chance to for students and teachers to create a family connection. “Not only do we feed their minds, we have to feed their tummies, too,” … Continue reading
Schools across the country are officially “back to school” and what better way to start the school year than with breakfast-in-the-classroom? The Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom are offering grants in ten target states: Ohio, Oklahoma, Missouri, Utah, Texas, … Continue reading
A common refrain we hear when talking about breakfast-in-the-classroom is, “If only there were more freshly-prepared foods!” It’s true that scratch and speed-scratch cooking can be a challenge when menuing for breakfast-in-the-classroom, but it’s not impossible. Looking for more information … Continue reading
When the calendar flips to August that means one thing – back to school begins! Did you know August is Kids Eat Right Month™? Established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Academy Foundation, Kids Eat Right Month™ … Continue reading
Are you attending the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia? The Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom will be there! If you are interested in learning more about alternative delivery school breakfast models, look for us in … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2017 School Nutrition Foundation Scholarship Series! We’re revisiting our annual series, in which we connect you with SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them, and how a Foundation scholarship is helping them pursue … Continue reading
The Kathleen Stitt Award is presented annually by the School Nutrition Foundation, presented to a graduate student or faculty member participating in the Child Nutrition Showcase at the Annual National Conference. The $500 prize is used to help defray travel … Continue reading
Do you work in a Nebraska school or district with a high free-and-reduced rate student population, but you’re struggling to achieve good participation at school breakfast? We can help! The Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom are currently offering breakfast-in-the-classroom … Continue reading
If you work in a North Carolina school or district with a high free-and-reduced rate student population, but you’re struggling to achieve good participation at school breakfast, The Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom can help. We are currently offering … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2017 School Nutrition Foundation Scholarship Series! We’re revisiting our annual series, in which we connect you with SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them, and how a Foundation scholarship is helping them pursue … Continue reading
Do you work in a Missouri school or district with a high free-and-reduced rate student population, but you’re struggling to achieve good participation at school breakfast? The Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom can help! We are currently offering breakfast-in-the-classroom … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2017 School Nutrition Foundation Scholarship Series! We’re revisiting our annual series, in which we connect you with SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them, and how an SNF scholarship is helping them pursue … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2017 School Nutrition Foundation Scholarship Series! We’re revisiting our annual series, in which we connect you with SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them, and how a Foundation scholarship is helping them pursue … Continue reading
Joseph Pettit came to Charleston County School District three years ago, moving back to his native South Carolina from Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked in restaurants. Although there were plenty of foodservice opportunities to be had in the Cleveland suburbs, … Continue reading
If you work in an Oklahoma school or district and you are struggling with school breakfast participation, the Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom have great news! We are currently offering breakfast-in-the-classroom grants in ten states, including Oklahoma. In FRAC’s … Continue reading
We’re just two months away from the biggest school nutrition conference of the year—the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. We look forward to seeing new faces and meeting old friends at the Atlanta Convention Center, July … Continue reading
Colleen Fillmore (Ph.D, RDN, LD, SNS) has served as USDA Idaho Child Nutrition Director for thirteen years, having got her start in USDA programs in Omaha, Nebraska, in the early 1980s. Over the course of her career, Fillmore says, she … Continue reading
School Nutrition Hero Day 2017 is almost here! On Friday, May 5, 2017, we’re recognizing the fifth annual School Lunch Hero Day, at the end of School Nutrition Employee Week (SNEW). SNA members know how much hard work goes into … Continue reading
If you work in a Utah school or district that struggles with breakfast participation, we’ve got some news for you: Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom are now offering breakfast-in-the-classroom grants in your state. According to FRAC’s most recent School … Continue reading
With just a few weeks left in the school year, it’s a busy time for everyone, which is why we don’t want you to miss upcoming child nutrition webinars from School Nutrition Association* and Food Research & Action Center (FRAC). … Continue reading
Michael Clark, SNS, is the Director of School Nutrition for Crane Elementary District #13 in Yuma, Arizona. You can connect with CED #13 online on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Michael Clark received several SNF scholarships which helped him finish … Continue reading
Do you work in a Mississippi school or district that struggles with breakfast participation? Are mornings in your school cafeteria chaotic or disruptive? Is your breakfast line too long to accommodate all of the students who want to eat the … Continue reading
Timikel Sharpe vividly remembers wondering, as a young child, why some children had homes and nice families while others did not. Though she grew up in a loving home with two parents, Sharpe was aware not everyone was so lucky. … Continue reading
Earth Day is right around the corner—how is your school nutrition program celebrating? The official date for Earth Day is Saturday, April 22, 2017, but you can celebrate any time during the school week. Earth Day is the perfect time … Continue reading
When students are hungry, they can’t learn! And when students eat breakfast, the results are pretty spectacular: Improved academic performance on standardized tests Improved concentration and memory Better math scores Better attendance and fewer tardies Fewer trips to the nurse’s … Continue reading
Liz Whidden’s director Melinda Bonner describes her as a dedicated employee and a caring person who looks for any opportunity to help others. Whidden is a “servant leader” who exhibits the heart and work ethic of a hero in the … Continue reading
2017 Josephine Martin National Policy Fellow Nancy Droszcz is the Nutrition Services Manager at Bolingbrook High School, in the Valley View 365U Community Unit School District. When Nancy Droszcz found out she had been selected as the 2017 Josephine Martin … Continue reading
This weekend SNA members will gather in Washington, D.C., for the 45th Legislative Action Conference (LAC). With a new administration and a new Congress, engaging in discussions with our elected representatives about school nutrition policies is more important than ever. … Continue reading
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for all of us, but for growing children it’s a critical part of physical and educational growth. We all know that hungry kids can’t learn, and that’s why we’re so passionate … Continue reading
Kelly Schein fell in love with school nutrition during her dietetic internship, so when a position as school nutrition director of Richmond County Schools (Ga.) opened up, she jumped at the opportunity and applied. “It’s home, and it’s where my … Continue reading
David Schwake (RD, SNS) isn’t above dressing like a carrot or an apple if it will put a smile on a student’s face, and there is nothing he likes more than being swarmed by a room full of kindergarteners who … Continue reading
It all started with a phone call from a reporter. When consultant Lori Adkins picked up the phone in the summer of 2015, a local reporter was on the other line, chasing down a story on summer meals. Adkins immediately … Continue reading
Each year approximately 40 percent of food produced in America—nearly $165 billion worth—is thrown away. As school nutrition professionals you’re already familiar with the issues and costs associated with food waste, and SNF’s latest partnership with the Environmental Research & … Continue reading
If you’ve never had a kolache, it’s time to visit Texas! The meat-filled pastry is Czech in origin, and a staple of the Texas diet. When we visited Austin ISD in November 2016, we learned that kolaches are a student-favorite … Continue reading
In honor of National School Breakfast Week 2017 we are sharing some of our favorite scratch-made school breakfast recipes from around the country! Today’s recipes for muffins come to us courtesy of Jeanne Reilly, director of school nutrition at Windham … Continue reading
Happy National Nutrition Month and happy National School Breakfast Week! It’s only fitting that #NSBW17 kicks off at the beginning of #NationalNutritionMonth; just as breakfast is the best way to start your day, celebrating breakfast is the best way to … Continue reading
March is all about school breakfast! Up first is National School Breakfast Week (March 1-6) celebrations in cafeterias around the country, so make sure you check in with us for great photos, stories, and scratch recipes from some of our … Continue reading
Have you been thinking about going back to school, but financial considerations held you back? If so, now is the time to apply for a School Nutrition Foundation Professional Development scholarship. There are five scholarships available now, and the application … Continue reading
Prince George’s County Public Schools (Md.) was one of the original five districts funded by the first cycle of the Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom grant back in 2010-11. In the most recent School Breakfast Scorecard released by FRAC, … Continue reading
More kids are eating school breakfast than ever before according to our partners at the Food Research & Action Center. FRAC’s latest School Breakfast Scorecard report was released earlier this week, along with their annual School Breakfast: Making it Work … Continue reading
Are you ready to celebrate National School Breakfast Week? It’s right around the corner! With just three weeks left, you’ll want to make sure to get organized and ready to promote your school breakfast program. Are you serving breakfast-in-the-classroom? NSBW … Continue reading
Our annual Legislative Action Conference sweepstakes is back, and it’s time to submit your entry to win! Simply share your patriotic picture with us, and you’ll be entered to win a FREE trip to LAC 2017 in Washington, D.C.—airfare, hotel, … Continue reading
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for all of us, but for growing children it’s a critical part of physical and educational growth—hungry kids can’t learn! That’s why we’re so passionate about breakfast-in-the-classroom—it’s proven to increase participation … Continue reading
The School Nutrition Foundation will begin accepting online applications for two equipment grants on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 11 a.m. ET. Why are we telling you this now? To give you time to prepare your application, because only the … Continue reading
Increasing capacity and improving infrastructure are often necessary when implementing breakfast-in-the-classroom, but those upgrades can be prohibitively expensive. That’s when a Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom grant can come in pretty handy. Just before Thanksgiving, we received an email … Continue reading
Hurry! It’s not too late to make your tax-deductible donation to the 2016 Annual Fund, and help us reach the $50,000 mark for the first time in many years. We have more than doubled the number of donations this year, … Continue reading
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for all of us, but for growing children it’s a critical part of physical and educational growth—hungry kids can’t learn! That’s why we’re so passionate about breakfast-in-the-classroom—it’s proven to increase participation … Continue reading
With winter break just around the corner, we didn’t want you missing any important School Nutrition Foundation news! Our offices will be closed briefly during the holidays, but we will continue to publish fresh content—and stay active on social media—throughout … Continue reading
When we use the phrase “Hunger doesn’t take a holiday,” it’s because we, as school nutrition professionals, know how very true that is for our students and their families. As the holidays approach, our thoughts turn to those children who … Continue reading
Thank you for joining us in our #GivingTuesday efforts in support of SNF’s Annual Fund. Our 2015 Giving Tuesday drive was a big success, and we are counting on you to help us do it all over again! We are … Continue reading
When we approached Mendez Middle School to start our day observing breakfast-in-the-classroom, a few students were already gathered outside the front door, chatting quietly and sharing screen time on phones and tablets. As we waited to gain entry into the … Continue reading
It was still dark when we arrived at J.J. “Jake” Pickle Elementary in Austin, Texas at 6:30 on a Monday morning. We were greeted by Pickle Elementary cafeteria manager Oleydis Padilla and her staff, already hard at work organizing and … Continue reading
In case you missed it, the application period for the Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom grant is officially open! If you live in Ohio, Oklahoma, Missouri, Utah, Texas, Idaho, Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina, or Nebraska, we’re ready to help … Continue reading
Once again the School Nutrition Foundation is asking for your support during our annual #GivingTuesday fundraiser, benefitting the Annual Fund! Our 2015 Giving Tuesday drive was a smashing success, and we are counting on YOU to help us do it … Continue reading
Attention school breakfast fans! It’s time to register for our Tuesday, November 1 webinar, “Cycle 4 Breakfast-in-the-Classroom Funding Available” to learn more about how to apply for grant funds from the Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom. With generous funding … Continue reading
With National School Lunch Week in the rearview mirror, we’re turning our attention back to all things breakfast-in-the-classroom! We have opened up the application period for Cycle 4 of the Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom grant, and many of … Continue reading
Did you know that approximately 40 percent of food produced in America is thrown away? Put another way: that is nearly $165 billion worth of food thrown out each year in the United States. As school nutrition professionals, we are … Continue reading
You’ve heard it from principals. You’ve heard it from superintendents. You’ve heard it from teachers, from school nutrition directors, from the PTA and the dietitian—breakfast-in-the-classroom works! That’s why we are so excited to announce that the Partners for Breakfast in … Continue reading
National School Lunch Week is one of the best, most fun weeks of the year. Using the #NSLW16 hashtag, we have followed your school lunch celebrations, and enjoyed seeing the beautiful, healthy school lunches being served in cafeterias around the … Continue reading
Don’t wait for the New Year to make a school lunch social media resolution! There is no time like the present when it comes to presenting your school’s beautiful, nutritious meals online. With National School Lunch Week just two weeks … Continue reading
The Kathleen Stitt Award, presented annually by the School Nutrition Foundation, is given to a graduate student or faculty member participating in the Child Nutrition Showcase at the Annual National Conference. The $500 award prize is used to help defray … Continue reading
September is Better Breakfast Month, and around here we love to celebrate breakfast! Not only does missing breakfast mean starting the day without essential nutrients and calories for fuel, many students who miss breakfast never make up those lost calories, … Continue reading
Do you know a school nutrition professional who goes above and beyond their daily duties to make a positive impact in their community? Nominate them for a 2017 School Nutrition Hero Award! With just one month left to submit your … Continue reading
Now that we’re back in the swing of the new school year, we have been keeping an extra-close eye on our Google Alerts for all of the latest school breakfast and school lunch news for SY 2016-17. In between back-to-school … Continue reading
The school year is in full swing, and we have a lot to catch up on here at Beyond Breakfast! Today we’re talking about webinars—specifically, school breakfast and school lunch webinars from our friends at FRAC and the School Nutrition … Continue reading
Several months ago we ran across this story about three women who created a cookbook inspired by, and using the original recipes for, their favorite school lunches from the past. When we posted a link to the story on the … Continue reading
As school nutrition professionals, we know many of our students rely on the school breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners we prepare throughout the school year. When winter break or summer vacation rolls around, our students still need the nutrition we … Continue reading
Donna Martin (Ed.S, RD, LD, SNS) is an active SNA member, and recently completed a three-year term on the School Nutrition Foundation’s Board of Directors. In February 2016, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics announced that Martin was selected to … Continue reading
Donna Martin (Ed.S, RD, LD, SNS) is an active SNA member, and recently completed a three-year term on the School Nutrition Foundation’s Board of Directors. In February 2016, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics announced that Martin was selected to … Continue reading
Now that we’re all in back-to-school mode, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get to work, which includes continuing education. The School Nutrition Association’s Webinar Wednesday series is back with brand-new topics for SY 2016=17, including a three-part … Continue reading
The hustle-and-bustle of back-to-school is here! As students head back to school for a new year of learning challenges, school nutrition professionals also have the opportunity to learn some new tricks thanks to a fresh schedule of webinars from our … Continue reading
In July school was still out for the summer, but when we reached out for an interview we found Crisp County Middle School Principal Brandon Williams hard at work at his desk. After receiving a Partners for Breakfast in the … Continue reading
This is Part Two of our breakfast-in-the-classroom interview with Tim Foster, principal at Cochran Elementary in Jefferson County Public Schools. Today we take a closer look at the morning routine at Cochran, and learn more about Mr. Foster’s approach to … Continue reading
This is Part One of a two-part series about breakfast-in-the-classroom at Cochran Elementary in Jefferson County Public Schools. Today we meet Tim Foster, Cochran’s principal and a breakfast-in-the-classroom champion who believes that BIC is an important tool that helps address … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them … Continue reading
It’s almost time for ANC, everyone! The School Nutrition Association’s team is assembling on the ground in San Antonio, Texas this week, in anticipation of our 70th Annual National Conference. It’s going to be a very busy, but very rewarding … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them … Continue reading
When it comes to the success of a breakfast-in-the-classroom program a supportive principal is crucial. Managers and directors tell us time and again, ‘I would love to do breakfast-in-the-classroom, but first you have to help me convince my principal!’ When … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them … Continue reading
Hey, y’all—it’s almost time for ANC 2016 in San Antonio! We are excited to travel to Texas for this year’s Annual National Conference, where the Partners for BIC will once again present an education session on breakfast-in-the-classroom. We hope you’ll … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them … Continue reading
In just a couple of weeks, school nutrition professionals from around the country will gather in San Antonio for the School Nutrition Association’s 70th Annual National Conference. The Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom will be there, presenting an education … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them … Continue reading
Save the date for not one but two upcoming webinars from the School Nutrition Association! If you’ve been curious about how to meet the new professional standards, or searching for more information on our upcoming national conference in San Antonio, … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them … Continue reading
Adam Andrews is the principal at Jackson Middle School in Clarke County, Alabama, and he is no stranger to the education game. Andrews got his start as a bus driver back in college, and has held almost every position imaginable … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them … Continue reading
Chris Delsordo came to school nutrition from the restaurant world, where he held every position from kitchen manager to general manager to restaurant owner to corporate trainer. Over time the hours began to feel longer, and Delsordo started asking himself, … Continue reading
As part of the School Nutrition Foundation’s commitment to education, research, and scholarship, we are thrilled to announce our newest engagement initiative for SNA members: the 2016 Ambassadors Program. The mission of the Foundation is to advance the profession of … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them … Continue reading
Did you know that two and a half million students are enrolled in charter schools nationwide? Charter schools serve many low-income children who rely on school breakfast and school lunch, and yet charter schools face unique barriers when operating federal … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2016 SNF Scholarship Series! We are thrilled to revisit this popular series, in which we connect with your SNA colleagues from around the country to learn more about them and how an SNF scholarship is helping them … Continue reading
When we sat down to talk about breakfast-in-the-classroom with Greg Tardieu in Alexandria City Public Schools (VA) we got an overview of the grant process, as well as insight into what goes into a successful planning and implementation of a … Continue reading
When we asked Hernando County Schools’ Foodservice Director Lori Drenth, MS, RD, SNS, about the impact her new Winston kitchen equipment would have on her district’s nutrition program, she paused for a moment to consider her answer. “Pride,” she replied. … Continue reading
Are you looking for effective strategies to increase the reach of your school breakfast, lunch, and/or afterschool meals programs? Register now for our Wednesday, May 25 webinar, “Looking Ahead: Kick off the School Year Right by Maximizing the Reach of … Continue reading
Before Craig Hodge became CNP Director for Clarke County School District, he worked for over a decade as a state auditor of child nutrition programs in Alabama. It was through his travels to school districts far and wide that Hodge … Continue reading
Last month we posted a story on the School Nutrition Foundation Facebook page that took our online audience by storm. Reported by the Bismark Tribune, it was a short online piece about a new school breakfast kiosk at Mandan High … Continue reading
Greg Tardieu came to his position as grants officer for Alexandria City Public Schools after a long career in education. After 17 years as a teacher, Tardieu transitioned into administration, where he served as 5 years as assistant principal and … Continue reading
As SNA members well know, school nutrition is a labor of love. Individuals who choose school nutrition as a career path do so for many reasons, but they stay on that path for just one—a belief that their work makes … Continue reading
Another great connection we made at LAC 2016 this year was with Sandra Kemp, Director of Food and Nutrition Services in Albuquerque Public Schools. School breakfast is a hot topic in New Mexico right now, but we skipped the politics … Continue reading
Don’t miss Part One of our Breakfast in the Classroom Break interview with Dan Gorman, Food Service Director, Whitehall and Montague Schools, Michigan Beyond Breakfast: When we met in Washington, D.C., you told me about your popular “Oatmealicious” program. Where … Continue reading
If you haven’t taken a look at SNA’s webinar schedule in a while, now is the time! Four new webinars are on the schedule—the first one is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 19—and registration is open! Let’s take a quick look at … Continue reading
No matter where we are, we bump into someone who loves breakfast-in-the-classroom! We met Dan Gorman, director of both Whitehall District Schools and Montague Area Public Schools, during LAC 2016. In fact, we ran into Dan and his SNA colleagues … Continue reading
Can you believe it? SNA’s 70th Annual National Conference is just three months away! Registration is open for the July 10-13 conference, which will be held in San Antonio, Texas, and early bird registration rates are currently in effect through … Continue reading
March was National Nutrition Month and we were positively inspired by the beautiful photos and stories shared by schools and districts across the country. We were particularly excited to see the exciting National School Breakfast Week celebrations held during the … Continue reading
Before we send March out like a lamb, we wanted to take a moment to look back at some of our favorite moments from LAC 2016 in Washington, D.C. SNA’s 2016 Legislative Action Conference was held February 28 through March … Continue reading
Can you believe it? We’re already halfway through National Nutrition Month! Just like breakfast is the best way to start your day, National School Breakfast Week was the best way to kick off National Nutrition Month and we had a … Continue reading
To close out National School Breakfast Week here at Beyond Breakfast, we sat down to chat with Meredith Potter, Director of School Nutrition, and Kauren Koff, Dietitian, from Houston County Schools in Georgia. Houston County was the recipient of a … Continue reading
We have had a busy start to 2016 here at Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom! We want to welcome back our regular readers, and extend a warm welcome to our new visitors. Many of you have just discovered our … Continue reading
Between SNA’s 2016 Legislative Action Conference and the FRAC/Feeding America National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference we stayed very busy during our too-brief visit to Washington, D.C. In between LAC sessions at the Marquis Marriott we sat down with Cleta Long (EdD, … Continue reading