Environmental Education for Children: More Outdoor Learning
This act aims to increase environmental awareness among children and youth by integrating environmental education into school curricula. This means more outdoor activities, hands-on experiences, and the development of skills needed to understand and care for the environment, potentially leading to healthier lifestyles and improved academic performance.
Key points
Financial support for schools and organizations to develop environmental education programs, including field trips.
Teachers will receive training to better teach about the environment and utilize school grounds as learning spaces.
New educational programs will be created, combining nature studies with other subjects like science and social studies.
High-need schools and those with a large number of low-income students will receive priority for environmental education funding.
Status:
Expired
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