Blooming Heights Offers Students More Chances To Grow

Farm to table food can be hard enough to find on your own — Columbia Heights Public Schools are giving students opportunities to get them in the classroom. During the April 9 school board meeting, the board welcome Agricultural Specialist Melissa Trent to speak about her first six months leading the ag-focused program and let the community know what students are learning in the hands-on garden.

“Blooming Heights uses school gardens and nutrition programming to create equitable experiences, with students using all the senses and gaining skills to cultivate a healthy life and planet,” Trent said. “We’re committed to hands-on teaching and learning that highlights beauty, wonder and joy and encourages positive risk taking.”

SOURCE: Hometown Source