Empowering Schools Through Food – Webinar Series
“Empowering Schools Through Food” is the title of our three-part webinar series, hosted in collaboration with School Food Matters.
This online event series is designed to inspire and support city staff, educators, and school teachers in fostering healthier and more sustainable food practices within schools.
We will delve into how schools can transform food systems, enhance student health, and promote sustainable practices within communities. Join our experts, educators, and policymakers as they discuss actionable strategies.
Participants will gain practical knowledge and strategies that can be implemented in schools, drawing inspiration from real-world success stories and innovative approaches.
The webinars will focus on key areas such as improving school food policies, initiating cooking programs, and building school gardens. Below is the list of webinar dates and topics:
3. School Gardening
- Date: February 3, 2025
- Time: 2:30 PM
- Overview: Participate in this webinar to gain practical insights into actionable strategies that can be implemented in your school community. Be inspired by success stories and innovative approaces to school gardening.
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2. School Cooking
- Date: November 13, 2024
- Time: 2:30 PM
- Overview: Attend this session with Sharon Conrad, a Food Teacher at School Food Matters, where she will showcase how to initiate cooking programs in schools using limited resources. Drawing from her extensive background in food education, Sharon will offer practical strategies for incorporating cooking into the school curriculum.
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1. School Food Policy
- Date: October 21, 2024
- Overview: In this webinar, Antonia Braun, Project Coordinator at School Food Matters, explored the impact of school food policies and highlighted the Healthy Zones program. With her expertise in food and nutrition, Antonia shared insights on creating and fostering healthier school environments through a collaborative, multi-actor approach.