Chefs in Schools in Beverly, MA (for the CMTS blog)
In Massachusetts, Project Bread has helped to improve school meals with their Chefs in Schools Initiative. Through Chefs in Schools, Project Bread has brought professional chefs to schools to work
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2016 Healthy Kids, Healthy Programs Summit: Day Two
On May 25th, day two of the annual Healthy Kids, Healthy Programs Summit, the day began with a welcome message from Mitchell D. Chester, EdD, Commissioner of Massachusetts Department of
SWITCH Coalition Resources During COVID-19
During the unprecedented changes that have occurred as a result of COVID-19, the state-wide Massachusetts School Wellness Initiative for Thriving Community Health (SWITCH) partners are sharing a variety of accessible
Westport Explores Food Allergies and Ways to Add Flavor and Flair to School Meals
Written by Guest Blogger Katelyn Castro, Dietetic Intern at Tufts Medical Center In the United States, eight foods or food groups account for 90% of all serious allergic reactions: milk,
Food Allergies: School Guidelines and Education
On October 17, 2016 at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo nearly 350 attendees joined the session entitled, Food Allergies: School Guidelines and Education which
Bringing Farm & Sea Into School Cafeterias
On November 4th the Farm & Sea to School Conference held in Leominster MA successfully offered a wealth of ideas and resources to get schools involved with local farms and fishermen, as
Interested in Hosting a Healthy Cuisine for Kids Workshop?
Healthy Cuisine for Kids is a two-day interactive culinary and nutrition workshop from the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) designed to help school nutrition staff work as a team to prepare, evaluate
Congratulations to the NEW LIFE Program Graduates!
On June 1st, 16 school nutrition professionals graduated from Nutrition, Education & Wellness: Leadership Institute for Excellence (NEW LIFE). These graduates participated in a seven-session knowledge and skill-building program designed
Get a Jumpstart on Professional Development this Summer!
As part of the Final Rule for the Professional Standards for All School Nutrition Program Employees the required training hours for school nutrition employees will increase for the 2016-2017 school
Stepping Up to the Plate
On Wednesday April 6, 2016 the Boston Globe in collaboration with Let’s Talk about Food hosted a two-hour session, Stepping Up to the Plate: Creating Tasty, Healthy and Affordable School
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