breakfast in the classroom – Page 20 – Breakfast in the Classroom

Date:February 9, 2012Posted By:Christina UticoneComments:3 CommentsCategory:in the news, school breakfastTag:breakfast in the classroom, coalition building, resource

Breakfast in the Classroom: We Couldn’t Have Said it Better Ourselves

One of the biggest challenges we face when we are introducing the concept of breakfast-in-the-classroom is dispelling commonly-held misconceptions about the program. Addressing these misconceptions opens up the channels of communication between potential stakeholders; helps build relationships and coalitions, and results in the implementation of successful breakfast-in-the-classroom programs. Some of the misconceptions we hear most…

Date:January 25, 2012Posted By:Christina UticoneCategory:breakfast, school breakfastTag:breakfast in the classroom, contest, Let's Move, school breakfast

When it comes to School Breakfast – Go for Gold!

National School Breakfast Week is going on now and this year’s theme, “School Breakfast – Go for Gold!” was inspired by the idea that eating a healthy, balanced breakfast at school helps all students shine. The campaign launched this month and will run through March; National School Breakfast Week will be celebrated at schools…

Date:January 18, 2012Posted By:Christina UticoneCategory:breakfast, school food, Spotlight, stakeholderTag:breakfast in the classroom, coalition building, school stories, SNF, Walmart Foundation

Spotlight: Breakfast-in-the-Classroom Success at Memphis City Schools Part 2

Part Two of our interview with Memphis City Schools’ Coordinator of Nutrition Services Alexsis Caston. Don’t miss Part One to learn about how breakfast-in-the-classroom got started in Memphis! BB: Now you are moving into an expansion phase. What is that going to entail for you? How many schools are involved in the breakfast-in-the-classroom expansion? AC:…

Date:January 12, 2012Posted By:Christina UticoneComments:3 CommentsCategory:school breakfast, school food, Spotlight, stakeholderTag:breakfast in the classroom, coalition building, school breakfast, school stories

Spotlight: Breakfast-in-the-Classroom Success in Memphis City Schools Part 1

Before the holiday break we had the opportunity to sit down and talk to Alexsis Caston, Coordinator of Nutrition Services, Memphis City Schools in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis was one of five cities in the original Breakfast-in-the-Classroom pilot program, generously funded by the Walmart Foundation. In the first year of their breakfast-in-the-classroom program Memphis saw great…

Date:January 3, 2012Posted By:Christina UticoneComments:2 CommentsCategory:breakfast, school foodTag:breakfast in the classroom, nutrition, school food

January is National Oatmeal Month

Did you know that January is National Oatmeal Month? What better time to reacquaint yourself with this healthy, hearty, affordable pantry staple than at the start of a new year! Many of us make New Year’s resolutions that involve making healthier choices for ourselves and our families, and adding oatmeal to your regular breakfast rotation…

Date:November 8, 2011Posted By:Christina UticoneComments:1 CommentCategory:breakfast, meal patterns, produce, school breakfast, webinarTag:breakfast in the classroom, public policy, resource, webinar

Webinar Wednesday: The Future of School Breakfast Roundup; November 16 Webinar Topic Announcement

Our Webinar Wednesday series continued on November 2nd with a terrific presentation on breakfast in the classroom. The focus of last week’s webinar was the future of school breakfast, and included strategies for growth and expansion. Moderated by Ali Dorazio (MS, RD), nutrition scientist at the General Mills Bell Institute of Health & Nutrition, we…

Date:October 27, 2011Posted By:Christina UticoneCategory:breakfast, food insecure, school breakfastTag:breakfast in the classroom, coalition building, public policy, resource

Ending Childhood Hunger in America, One Breakfast at a Time

While childhood obesity continues to emerge as one of the major stories in our national conversation, here at Beyond Breakfast we want to make sure the issue of childhood hunger stays on the forefront as well. We already know that breakfast in the classroom is a powerful tool that can be used to fight childhood…

Date:October 24, 2011Posted By:Christina UticoneCategory:breakfast, meal patterns, public policy, school breakfast, webinarTag:breakfast in the classroom, nutrition, resource, webinar

November 2 Breakfast Webinar Focuses on Growth Strategies, New Meal Patterns

Mark your calendars and join us for the November 2 webinar (part of the Webinar Wednesday series) entitled “The Future of School Breakfast: Strategies for Growth and Expansion.” SNF is offering this webinar in partnership with General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition; as always, the webinars are free, and can help school food…

Date:October 21, 2011Posted By:Christina UticoneComments:3 CommentsCategory:breakfast, stakeholderTag:breakfast in the classroom, education, FRAC

Breakfast in the Classroom Training with FRAC

Are you interested in expanding or implementing a breakfast in the classroom program? The Food Research and Action Center is holding a conference call entitled “Effective Messaging to Promote Breakfast in the Classroom” on Thursday, October 27 at 3 p.m. ET. The one-hour call will focus on effective communication strategies for stakeholders to engage and…

Date:October 5, 2011Posted By:Christina UticoneCategory:Fuel Up to Play 60, school breakfast, SpotlightTag:breakfast in the classroom, Fuel Up to Play 60, nutrition, school stories

Breakfast in the Classroom and Fuel Up to Play 60 School Spotlight: Ella C. Pittman Elementary School in Harvey, LA

When an inspiring school breakfast story comes across our desk we just have to share it with you, and this recent story out of Louisiana is an inspiring one. Ella C. Pittman Elementary School has seen a lot of award-winning action recently, winning not one, not two, but three health and wellness related prizes! The…