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Taste, Teach, and Connect with Food Grown in Local Communities | Farm to Summer

Using Washington grown foods in summer meal programs is a great way to take advantage of all the produce our state has to offer. Incorporating food education into your program…
Aug 25, 2025
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The Transformative Success of Public Education

An estimated 90% of school-aged children attend public schools. Chances are, you went to a public school, as did your neighbor and coworker. Your parent or caregiver likely also…
Aug 06, 2025
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Inclusionary Practices Technical Assistance Network

The Inclusionary Practices Technical Assistance Network (IPTN) is a collaboration between the OSPI, WestEd, and education partners across Washington state. It is more than a…
Jul 31, 2025
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Farm to Summer Week 2025 Highlights

OSPI encourages sponsors to serve local food and include food-related enrichment activities in their meal service throughout the summer, but especially during Farm to Summer Week…
Jul 24, 2025
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Natural Helpers | Educator Perspective

Peer relationships are at the heart of Natural Helpers. An anonymous and optional online survey is distributed to students in participating schools. The survey asks students to…
Jul 15, 2025
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Natural Helpers | Student Perspective

Peer relationships are at the heart of Natural Helpers. An anonymous and optional online survey is distributed to students in participating schools. The survey asks students to…
Jul 14, 2025

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