Episode 22: The Urban School Food Alliance travels to France. Vive la revolution?

Published: Nov. 3, 2014, 8:11 p.m.

b'Food service leaders from six of the nations very largest districts--New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, and Orlando--have joined together over shared reform goals: lower prices, more sustainable production practice, and a pronounced shift in not just whats served, but how--including how we talk to kids about food. And who best to consult with about that? The French, bien sur. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. Photo: Pierre Bonnard, The Childrens Meal, 1895 As the six largest districts, were trying to be good custodians of the relationships we have with the national companies that influence the entire industry for school meals... When were talking with manufacturers and suppliers, were able to have an open dialogue with them that is very meaningful. Our unified voice is going to help them to be successful with all school districts, not just the largest. [07:00] --Stephen OBrien on Inside School Food We really feel like theres great opportunity for the community and legislators to start looking at our childhood nutrition programs as education programs. School meals are no different than transportation and textbooks and it goes to support academic performance of the students. [20:00] --Dora Rivas on Inside School Food'