During a recent meeting, the Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education discussed a significant agreement with Food Ed to implement an in-person STEAM garden and food science program across five elementary schools for the 2022-2023 academic year. This initiative aims to enhance students' learning experiences through outdoor education, focusing on gardening, nutrition, and environmental stewardship.

The proposed program includes the Garden Explorer for transitional kindergarten through third grade and Eco Solver for fourth and fifth grades. These interdisciplinary, garden-based education programs are designed to align with the Next Generation Science Standards and STEAM pedagogies, gradually increasing in complexity as students progress through their grades.

Board President Celine Lockerbie and other board members expressed their appreciation for the community's support and the importance of such educational initiatives. The program is expected to provide hands-on lessons that foster healthy eating habits and innovative thinking among students, contributing to their overall development and understanding of environmental issues.