Lessons, articles, and principles to further ecological teaching and learning

Center for Ecoliteracy staff and partners with Senator Laird

2026 Advocacy Priorities

The Center for Ecoliteracy advocates for policies that advance food justice by providing children with equitable access to free and nutritious school meals.

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avocado radish carrot bean cilantro on wood

Nourishing Students: Early Childhood Education Resources

Discovering Fruits and Vegetables with Early Learners

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woman harvests kale

Farm to School

Our bilingual short film showcases the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and the power of youth leadership in the farm to school movement.

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posters in cafeteria

Eating Learning Growing Resources

Designed to help educators extend, enhance, and enrich farm to school lessons to be more culturally relevant and engaging for the unique students in each learning environment.

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Jennifer Lew Vang with students at lunch table

Julien Elementary Students Enjoy California-Grown Produce in the Central Valley

Jennifer Lew-Vang, Registered Dietician and Director of Child Nutrition for Turlock Unified School District, is on a mission to introduce students to new local foods.

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two students taste test berries

Taste Testing California Fruits and Vegetables

Connect the classroom and the cafeteria with engaging taste tests for students, educators, and school nutrition professionals.

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