Educated Choices Program

10/19/2026

“How come I didn’t know this before?” 💭

That’s a question Lorena Prieto Mucke often heard from students after our presentations. And it’s why food education matters.

In this conversation with Kenny Anderson, Lorena reflects on the power of understanding how food connects to our health, our planet, and the world we want to create. 🌎🌱

From what we put on our plates to the conversations we have around the dinner table, we all have opportunities to make a difference. Education helps us see where to begin.

Bring these conversations to your classroom or community with ECP’s free educational resources.

EducatedChoices.org

10/16/2026

A little look back at a whole lot of connection 💚🎥

Educated Choices Program’s Debbie Cravey and Casey Clemens brought food impact education to Portland, Oregon, for the North American Association for Environmental Education NAAEE 🎓🌎 2026 Conference!
From conversations at Booth #1 to two presentations, we explored how food education can help learners connect what’s on their plates with the world around them. 🌎

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, joined a session, or shared what’s happening in your classroom and community. We left with new connections and fresh inspiration for the work ahead!

Couldn’t meet us in Portland? Explore our free educational videos and classroom resources anytime at EducatedChoices.org. 🌱

10/15/2026

We’re heading to Raleigh! 🌱

Educated Choices Program CEO Lorena Mucke will be speaking at the 8th Annual Reducetarian Summit, October 23–25, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Hosted by the Reducetarian Foundation, this three-day gathering brings together people, ideas, and emerging technologies focused on reducing societal consumption of animal products and building a healthier, more sustainable, and compassionate world.

We’re excited to connect with others working toward that shared vision and bring food education into the conversation.

Will you be joining us? Let us know below! 💚

Learn more: reducetarian.org/summit

10/14/2026

Wondering where to start? If our lessons are right for your classroom, group, or community?

Thank you to Amber | Mad Garden Science for breaking down the basics of using our free library.

Available 24/7. Free food impact education across a range of subjects from health, environment, society, and food tech!

10/13/2026

A school lunch tray can spark a whole lesson. 🍎♻️

Why do different food colors matter? Which plant foods provide protein and fiber? What can students do with uneaten food?

For National School Lunch Week, our latest blog shares five ways to turn cafeteria curiosity into classroom learning, with free videos, ready-to-use activities, and inspiration from Eat Real Certified

🎪 Explore colorful foods, put plant proteins in the spotlight, and help students take the lead on food waste solutions.

Read our new blog “National School Lunch Week: 5 Ways to Bring Food Education to Life” and find an idea to bring to your classroom! Read here: bit.ly/4zxFJGh

Educated Choices Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides food-related education, empowering students and community members to recognize the importance and responsibility of making informed decisions about their food, building a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

10/13/2026

So many meaningful conversations and new connections💚

Educated Choices Program’s Debbie Cravey and Casey Clemens headed to Portland, Oregon, for the North American Association for Environmental Education - NAAEE 2026 Conference, and returned inspired by the educators and changemakers they met.

From conversations at Booth #1 to our two presentations, we loved exploring how food education can help learners connect everyday choices with the health of our planet. 🌎

🎤 Debbie’s exhibitor showcase introduced educators to ECP’s free materials and ways to use them with their learners.

🎤 Casey’s presentation explored how food impact education can drive conservation behavior, connecting what’s on our plates with the world around us.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, attended a session, asked questions, or shared your work with us. Your commitment to environmental education is what makes gatherings like this so valuable!

Swipe through for a few favorite moments from the conference, and a little Portland exploring along the way. 📸

10/12/2026

A round of applause for the stars of the lunch tray! 🥕👏🎪

It is National School Lunch Week, and this year's theme is Cafeteria Circus. We’re celebrating colorful foods, plant proteins, and the school nutrition teams who bring it all together.

🎪 Swipe to meet the star performers and to learn more about this week; check out the School Nutrition Association
📚 Explore ECP’s free resources at EducatedChoices.org
🌱 Learn about Eat Real certification at EatReal.org.