More Learning Outdoors: Funding for Environmental and Nature Education in Schools.
This law aims to increase student access to environmental education and hands-on outdoor activities, intended to boost academic achievement and critical thinking skills. It establishes a federal grant system for states and local schools to implement environmental literacy plans and create outdoor school programs. This means children, especially those in high-need schools, will spend more time learning about nature outside the traditional classroom setting.
Key points
Schools will receive funding to create or improve outdoor learning spaces and organize field-based educational experiences.
Teachers will gain access to specialized professional development to effectively teach environmental content and utilize school grounds as educational tools.
Funding priority is given to schools and districts serving low-income students, aiming to equalize access to quality nature and environmental education.
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