Now that it is officially August, the back-to-school season has begun. During this time, teachers are collecting supplies to ensure a productive and fulfilling educational year. The Beef Certificate Program helps teachers bring beef into the classroom.

The Beef Certificate Program (BCP) is a Beef Checkoff-funded reimbursement program through the Kansas Beef Council (KBC) that helps provide high-quality beef in classrooms. BCP is offered to family and consumer sciences (FCS) and ProStart programs for use in classes and teaching labs.

In the 2021-22 academic year, 101 Kansas high schools and middle schools across 44 counties participated in BCP. This resulted in more than 15,000 students being reached through the program.

“This program helps ensure that students learn accurate information about beef’s role in a healthy and balanced diet while providing teachers the resources they need to succeed in the classroom,” Abby Heidari, KBC director of nutrition, says.

BCP includes multiple resources outside of beef reimbursement for teachers. These resources include lessons over the beef cycle, sustainability, beef in the diet and many more. The lessons are designed for FCS programs; however, they all include STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) ties to help teachers make connections across curriculum.

Teachers who participate in BCP also have the potential to gain continuing education hours through the Raw Truth About Beef curriculum.

To learn more, visit kansasbeef.org/beef-certificate-program, or kansasbeef.org/beef-in-schools.

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