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USDA School Meal Changes for SY 2013-14, Explained

The Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition has released a series of videos explaining the changes in requirements for National School Lunch Program meals that will take effect in the 2013-14 school year as a result of the USDA's January 2012 guidelines. The videos include a general overview of how requirements will differ from those in effect today, a detailed explanation of changes in grain...

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ESE Sponsor Training Dates Announced

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has announced when the mandatory trainings for new and returning SFSP sponsors will be held. The first training is for new sponsors and new staff from returning sponsors (ie, staff that have not participated in SFSP before). The ESE will hold this training on Tuesday May 14th from 9:30-12 at the Sturbridge Host Hotel and...

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Action For Healthy Kids Mini-Grants

In addition to their larger grants, Action For Healthy Kids will be awarding a series of smaller, $300-$600 dollar grants meant to allow schools to host Get in the Action Events. Get in the Action Events are any kind of event that brings the school community together around the wellness program. The...

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Take Your Class to Fat Moon Farm

Fat Moon at Meadowbrook Farm, Located in Westford, Massachusetts has received a donation allowing them to host a free field trip for a class, homeschool group, or scout troop. The trip will include an experiential learning lesson that the farm will work to develop along with the teacher/adult leader. The lesson can be flexible and adaptive to what kids are learning in the classroom, while...

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2013 Winston Equipment Grant

From the School Nutrition Foundation:

The School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) and Winston Industries are committed to supporting school foodservice nationwide. Now in its sixth year, the Winston Industries Equipment Award Grant program will award equipment to one school district in need of improving its school meal kitchen facilities through a competitive grant process. Winston will be...

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