Wellness in the Schools
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Wellness in the Schools is a nonprofit organisation that promotes healthy eating, environmental awareness and fitness for children in New York City public schools
. It is led by volunteer chef Bill Telepan, a well-known Manhattan restaurateur.
The organisation runs three programs: Cook for Kids, which recruits culinary school graduates to work with cafeteria workers to provide fresh meals for children; Green for Kids, which promotes the use of environmentally safe cleaning products in schools; and Coach for Kids, which trains coaches to encourage children to participate in physical activities and reduce playground bullying.
New York City Department of Education
The New York City Department of Education is the branch of municipal government in New York City that manages the city's public school system. It is the largest school system in the United States, with over 1.1 million students taught in more than 1,700 separate schools...
. It is led by volunteer chef Bill Telepan, a well-known Manhattan restaurateur.
The organisation runs three programs: Cook for Kids, which recruits culinary school graduates to work with cafeteria workers to provide fresh meals for children; Green for Kids, which promotes the use of environmentally safe cleaning products in schools; and Coach for Kids, which trains coaches to encourage children to participate in physical activities and reduce playground bullying.