Grow Education News

Since the start of my journey with FoodCorps, one of my biggest goals has been to make an inclusive lesson plan highlighting the importance of Black History Month. There is so much history of black activism, leadership, and innovation in New Bedford; curating an activity that makes students feel heard and seen is important to me.

This January, several lessons were taught to students including Grow Education’s “Mindful Bites” that walks students through a mindful eating experience. Also taught were FoodCorps lesson plans such as “Eat the Rainbow” and “Go, Grow, Glow” which emphasize the importance of eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables for improved health!

This month, Grow Education focused on celebrating and acknowledging the cultural practices of the Indigenous Peoples from the Wampanoag Tribes.

This October, Grow Education celebrated the construction of another six New Bedford Public School gardens with the Pulaski Elementary school community!

Students are back in school and Grow Education is gearing up for another exciting year of programming.

Grow Education is excited to welcome the second cohort of teachers to our Farm to School crew!

June is the month for planting with New Bedford's public elementary schools! Students and teachers alike have been excited to get outside and put their hands in the dirt after a long and often virtual school year. Read more about what's grow-ing on at Grow Education!