Outdoor classes and ‘forest schools’ gain new prominence amid distance learning struggles

Outdoor education may be a solution to the myriad difficulties of remote learning.

With Safety in Mind, Schools Take Classes Outdoors

There are plenty of logistics to consider, but educators say outdoor classes keep kids and teachers safer—and provide much-needed fresh air.

Back to School: In-person, outside.

Solving problems during a pandemic often requires looking outward. As students in the U.S. return to learning, educators are finding ways to allow school to look like school – including teaching outdoors.

Outdoor learning is safer, but how are schools doing it?

Outdoor learning is safer, but how are schools doing it? Approaches to taking classes outside to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can vary depending on a variety of factors, including location and resources.

COVID-19 and schools reopening: Now is the time to embrace outdoor education

Moving classes outside deserves serious consideration not only for better ventilation, but also to introduce more education devoted to learning on, from and with the land.

Children raised in greener areas have higher IQ, study finds

Growing up in a greener urban environment boosts children’s intelligence and lowers levels of difficult behavior, a study has found.

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