STUDENTS TAKE THE LEAD AT THE MIAMI-DADE STUDENT FOOD SHOW
M ore than 600 students and 60 food vendors came together at the Show for one big reason: to help shape the future of school meals. And if the excitement in the room was any indication, the future looks delicious. From elementary student leaders Miami-Dade County Public Schools Student Food food—they were making decisions that could determine what appears on school menus next year. A Food Show Powered by Student Voice At this year’s event, students sampled everything from savory entrées to crunchy snacks and desserts. But the tasting wasn’t just for fun. Each student had the opportunity to vote for their to high school ambassadors, students weren't just tasting
favorite items , helping the district identify the foods students actually want to eat in school. Once the ballots are counted, the top choices could be added to menus across the district next year. And the students took the job seriously. Young Leaders Making Big Decisions Elementary school leaders from Pinecrest Elementary were already thinking like menu planners. Student Council Vice President Jackson jumped right into the tasting experience, trying multiple dishes and quickly identifying favorites. “The meatballs were really good,” he said after sampling several options, confidently declaring that school meals are delicious .
Meanwhile, Student Council President Ebenor approached the event with a clear mission—help improve school menus. “We’re testing the food for the lunch menu so we can decide what better options or new foods we can add,” she explained. Her favorite? Asian-style meatballs—an early student favorite across the show. High School Ambassadors Helping Shape the Future High school Student Nutrition Ambassadors played a major role throughout the event, guiding students and providing real feedback to district leaders. One ambassador shared how the program allows students to directly influence decisions about school meals.
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