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You Need Supplies to Learn Outdoors—and Supplies Cost Money

Supplies for the outdoor setup included seat cushions for students and a portable drawing board.
Supplies for the outdoor setup included seat cushions for students and a portable drawing board. Photo: Spencer Platt (Getty Images)

It is not clear whether the city will provide extra funding to help schools set up outdoor learning spaces. Some amenities, such are tents, are considered necessary to protect students from the rain. Politico reports that school officials acknowledged that wealthy schools have an advantage in this matter given that they have parent-teacher associations that can raise money for supplies.