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Food Education in the Classroom Microcredential

Grow your teaching practice and empower your students through our six-week food education microcredential, in partnership with Teachers College, Columbia University.

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What if we used the world of food to teach kids how the whole world works?

Introducing Food Education in the Classroom Microcredential (Food-E)—a transformative six-week journey created by Teachers College, Columbia University in partnership with FoodCorps, designed to help you seamlessly integrate food education into the K-5 academic curriculum you're already teaching.

This course bridges two worlds: Teachers College’s world-class research and pedagogical excellence and FoodCorps’ deep expertise working directly in schools. Together, we recognize that food education is an academic discipline all its own, spanning themes including biology, ecology, environmental science, sociology, history, and more.

You will master the "what" of nutrition and the "how" of experiential instruction, creating a classroom environment where students don't just learn—they taste, grow, and discover all there is to love about food. Step into your role as a food educator to grow your teaching practice, encourage discovery, and champion your students’ well-being through food.

Micocredential Overview

Food Education in the Classroom, or Food-E, helps you design a food education practice that works for you.

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    Format

    Food-E is a six-week online course, with both asynchronous and live learning opportunities. Choose the session that works best for you.

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    Session Dates

    • July 13 – August 23, 2026
    • September 7 – October 18, 2026
    • November 2 – December 13, 2026
    • January 4 – February 14, 2027 
    • March 1 – April 11, 2027
    • April 26 – June 6, 2027
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    Cost

    $295

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    Who Should Attend

    K-5 teachers ready to incorporate hands-on cooking, nutrition, and gardening lessons into their existing curriculum.

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    Continuing Education Credits

    Receive CEU/CTLE credits to support your professional licensure.

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    Official Credentials

    Receive an official certificate of participation from Teachers College, Columbia University and a digital badge to showcase your expertise.

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    Other Benefits

    At the close of the course, you’ll have a ready-to-go plan for putting your learnings into action and gain lifetime membership in FoodCorps’ peer network of food education champions across the country.

Curriculum Highlights

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A Student’s View of the Food System

Module 1

Arrow Flip A Student’s View of the Food System

Explore how our personal food histories intersect with systemic policy, specifically looking at the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to identify the roots of modern barriers to student nourishment.

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Food Literacy Frameworks

Module 2

Arrow Flip Food Literacy Frameworks

Transition from traditional “nutrition facts” instruction to a holistic food literacy framework. Learn how to support students in developing a joyful, lifelong relationship with nourishing food.

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Skills for Promoting Food Literacy

Module 3

Arrow Flip Skills for Promoting Food Literacy

Gain practical skills in classroom management for food prep and how to weave nourishing food education into your existing ELA, math, and science standards.

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Classroom, Cafeteria & Home Connections

Module 4

Arrow Flip Classroom, Cafeteria & Home Connections

Bridges the gap between where students learn about food and where they experience it. Explore how to partner with cafeteria staff, engage families, and build lasting community connections.

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Integrating Food Education

Module 5

Arrow Flip Integrating Food Education

Move beyond food as a “special event” to food as a core pedagogical tool, and utilize peer feedback to refine your classroom approaches.

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Finding Your Voice in Food Education

Module 6

Arrow Flip Finding Your Voice in Food Education

Curate your “Food-E Portfolio” and transition from classroom-level change to school and community-wide influence. Build habits to sustain your practice and find your voice as a leader in the food education movement.

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Enter your email address to start your Food-E journey. You’ll be redirected to the Teachers College website to complete your enrollment.





Seeking more info?

Visit the TC Academy webpage or email us at apply@foodcorps.org.

Discounted rates are available for bulk enrollments of 10 or more participants. Please contact us for more information.