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 breakfast celebrations and preparations for the upcoming National School Lunch Week celebrations, a few articles…
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 Association! Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu. Food Research & Action Center…
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 SNF Facebook page it turned out to be one of the most popular shares of…
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 provide but they may not have access. So when we saw one of our Partners…
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 serve as president-elect of their Board of Directors, including a year as president of the…
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 serve as president-elect of their Board of Directors, including a year as president of the…
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 “Best of #ANC16” series we can’t wait to watch! Let’s take a look at the…
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 partners at the Food Research and Action Center. If upgrading your marketing game is on…
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 Classroom grant, Crisp County Middle School students are now starting their day with a nutritious…
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 stakeholder engagement with teachers and school staff. Like many breakfast-in-the-classroom champions, Tim Foster believes that…
