K-12 Schools

The latest news and innovation in K-12 schools, including the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program and meeting federal USDA regulations.

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San Diego Unified School District food service team tests new overnight turkey roasting technique

Dec 20, 2019

The slow-roasting program features programmable combi ovens, a “magic” technique to pull turkey for succulent results, thousands of pounds at a time.

Bistros boost school meal program revenues at the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District

Dec 17, 2019

The Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD in Texas operates a la carte bistros at each of its three high schools, generating extra cash for the K-12 school meal program.

School nutrition trending: Chicken wars, the best K-12 meals of 2019

Dec 12, 2019

See what's trending this month in K-12 foodservice including schools introducing fried chicken sandwiches, readers' picks best K-12 meals, and a spicy school lunch.

One On One With: Making customer service a priority for K-12 staff at Gwinnett Public Schools

Dec 09, 2019

Food Management talks with Karen Hallford about keeping a positive attitude in school kitchens.

Chicken wing promotions help Cincinnati Public Schools’ lunch participation fly high

Dec 06, 2019

Wings Your Way, Wild Wings Wednesday promotions let students choose their own chicken wing sauce at for school lunch at 14 locations of Cincinnati Public Schools.

From vending programs to breakfast in the classroom, these are the top 10 K-12 school food stories for 2019

Dec 04, 2019

Other big stories include the best K-12 meals in America, how Oakland schools is curbing waste and automatic milk

53 readers’ picks for best K-12 school meals

Dec 03, 2019

From sandwiches to burritos, these flavor-forward meals are student favorites in the school cafeteria.

Greenville County and Gwinnett County schools collaborate in slider school lunch swap

Nov 25, 2019

A savory short rib slider from Greenville County (S.C.) Schools and a crispy chicken slider from Gwinnett County (Ga.) Public Schools will switch places for first-ever menu collaboration between the two school districts.

Bowling Green Schools spice up school lunch

Nov 15, 2019

Global fare brings new life to meals in this Kentucky district.

K-12 trends: Chicken sandwich wars, gardens, the best school meals in America

Nov 14, 2019

See what's trending in K-12 this month.