"My personal philosophy of education and teaching is to incorporate activities that teach the whole student," says educator Rolando Román. "I believe we must include opportunities to address social and emotional issues through inclusive, experiential learning." As a gardener himself, Román knew incorporating garden-based learning was a great way to accomplish this. As a physical education teacher, Rolando Román, M.Ed., helps third- to fifth-grade students work together to grow and sell produce in a multitude of ways. Trays of microgreens thrive under grow lights. More than 20 hydroponic stations produce lettuce, bok choy, cucumbers, and more. Seasonal fruits and vegetables grow throughout the year in 39 raised beds, and the school's flock of free-range chickens roams between the garden and wildflower meadows. Many of the students are graduates of the jmgkids program. One of their keys to success? Partnerships! In addition to Junior Master Gardener, they've partnered with Keep Missi...