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For example, she once suggested that pizza shouldn’t be served with green beans because students weren’t eating it . The district listened—and switched the side to corn, which quickly became more popular among students. That kind of feedback has real impact. She’s even seen participation increase at her school after menu changes were made based on student suggestions. Her favorite item from the show? A s weet cheese pastry with strawberry sauce that she compared to strawberry cheesecake. Food, Feedback, and Fun The event also created opportunities for students to engage with vendors, discover new foods, and even learn creative skills like food photography.
One student talked enthusiastically about tasting crunchy dried edamame with umami flavor , describing it as similar to corn nuts. Moments like these showed just how sophisticated student tastes have become—and how important it is for school menus to keep evolving.
just how powerful student feedback can be.
The Future of School Meals Events like the Miami-Dade Student Food Show demonstrate something important: When students are given a voice in school meals, they don’t just participate—they lead. From voting on new menu items to shaping the direction of the district’s meal program, these young leaders are helping ensure school food is delicious, nutritious, and something students actually want to eat . And judging by the excitement at the event, the next generation of school meal leaders is already here.
A Program Built Around Listening
According to Miami-Dade Food and Nutrition Services Executive Director Angie Kasselakis, the most rewarding part of the event isn’t just the food—it’s hearing from the students themselves. “The students say they appreciate that their voice is the forefront of their menu,” she explained. With more than 600 students participating, the energy throughout the food show proved
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