Beyond Standardized Tests: Why Food Education Should Be Prioritized In S...

This video "Beyond Standardized Tests: Why Food Education Should Be Prioritized In Schools" features an episode of the Food Ed podcast. Hosted by Svetlana Elgart, the podcast explores the crucial role of food in education. In this episode, Svetlana interviews Carrie Hartman, Director of Culinary Programs, and Ryan Pleasants, Head of School at Argo Navis School. 

They discuss the integration of food education into school curriculums, emphasizing healthy eating, culinary skills, and the educational benefits of cooking. They also highlight the school's vegetarian focus and efforts to connect food education with global citizenship.

The guests share how their school program incorporates food education, including traveling to different parts of the world virtually and incorporating authentic food from local restaurants. They discuss the importance of educating teachers on health and nutrition topics and becoming partners in health to prioritize wellness in schools. 

The podcast also covers the challenges in implementing such programs and how to creatively integrate food education into other core classes. Finally, the host encourages listeners to think about how they can support food education in their own communities.

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