{"id":562192,"date":"2026-02-03T01:29:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T01:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/562192\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T01:29:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T01:29:12","slug":"olivewood-gardens-national-school-district-awarded-for-partership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/562192\/","title":{"rendered":"Olivewood Gardens, National School District awarded for partership"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Children<\/a>Students participating in the Children\u2019s Garden Science & Nutrition Education Program. (Photo courtesy of Olivewood Gardens) <\/p>\n

A partnership between National School District<\/a> and Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center<\/a> has earned statewide recognition, with the district receiving a California School Boards Association Golden Bell Award<\/a> in the \u201cClimate Change Innovation\u201d category.<\/p>\n

The district\u2019s winning entry highlighted its longstanding program, in partnership with Olivewood Gardens, to engage all TK-6 students in hands-on garden, nutrition and environmental science lessons.<\/p>\n

Olivewood Gardens is a National City nonprofit that integrates garden-based learning and cooking instruction into classroom education. Through the program, students explore where food comes from, apply science and math concepts outdoors, learn to prepare healthy recipes and bring those lessons home to their families.<\/p>\n

\u201cFamilies notice the enthusiasm and confidence these programs build,\u201d said Dr. Leighangela Brady, National School District superintendent.<\/p>\n

\u201cStudents leave our classrooms not just with knowledge, but with the confidence to make healthy choices and to act as environmental stewards in their communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The partnership began 15 years ago and has become a cornerstone of the district\u2019s community schools approach, which emphasizes collaboration between schools and community organizations to support the whole child academically, physically, socially and emotionally. <\/p>\n

\"Children<\/a>Children listen to an instructor at Olivewood Gardens. (Photo courtesy of Olivewood Gardens) <\/p>\n

\u201cThis Golden Bell Award is a powerful recognition of what can happen when a school district and a community-based organization truly grow together,\u201d said Jen Nation, executive director of Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center. \u201cWe\u2019re honored to be named as a partner in National School District\u2019s Community Schools work, and we\u2019re incredibly proud of the students and families who have embraced healthier eating, environmental stewardship and leadership through this program.\u201d<\/p>\n

Presented annually by the California School Boards Association, the Golden Bell Awards recognize outstanding education programs and governance practices throughout California. The awards spotlight innovative efforts that address students\u2019 academic needs while preparing them to engage with real-world challenges, including climate change.<\/p>\n

The Golden Bell honor also highlights the growing role of community-based education models across San Diego County, where schools increasingly partner with local nonprofits to expand learning beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n

For more information, go to www.olivewoodgardens.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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