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K-12 Schools

Operations

The ins and outs of forming a purchasing collective

 By Dana Moran on Sep. 15, 2016

Purchasing more local, sustainable products is a priority for operators nationwide—but it’s not always feasible. That's where purchasing collectives come in.

Menu

Quick-pickling tricks for in-season produce

 By Pamela Parseghian on Sep. 15, 2016

While the pickling process used to involve hours of sterilizing and boiling canning jars, chefs are finding that speedier methods can produce fresher-tasting results.

Design

Tap into diners’ talents for dining room decor

By Lisa Arnett on Sep. 15, 2016

Operations are starting to follow suit of K-12 student murals, making the most of the artistic talents of diners sitting right there at the table.

Operations

Va. to expand school breakfast program by $2M

By FSD Staff on Sep. 14, 2016

The funding is aimed at enabling schools to implement new breakfast models.

Operations

Colo. overturns diet soda ban in schools

By Alaina Lancaster on Sep. 14, 2016

The state board of education’s ruling has given high schools more power over what they serve.

Operations

School district launches student supper program

By FSD Staff on Sep. 12, 2016

The district will provide dinner to students at 10 elementary schools.

Operations

How will EpiPen price hikes affect school operators?

By Dana Moran on Sep. 09, 2016

Price hikes have heightened the importance of EpiPens’ availability in schools, as well as foodservice employees roles in the allergy-management plan.

Workforce

The 6 most important lessons for your young managers

By Dana Moran on Sep. 08, 2016

Patience, confidence and a dash of humility are key to operational success.

Operations

School district taps students for menu ideas

By FSD Staff on Sep. 07, 2016

Revamped marketing and vibrant signage have helped promote the new options in the lunchroom.

Operations

SNA: Community Eligibility Provision might keep schools in the black

By Alaina Lancaster on Sep. 06, 2016

The findings are part of a larger survey of nearly 1,000 operators showing how the 2016 school year will shape up.

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