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What About the Weather?

The outdoor learning demonstration at Public School 15 in New York City was held on the street in front of the school.
The outdoor learning demonstration at Public School 15 in New York City was held on the street in front of the school. Photo: Spencer Platt (Getty Images)

And even getting funds to pay for the supplies doesn’t put an end to the problems. As noted by the AP, the tents used during the demonstration could be vulnerable to wind. In addition to the rain, which you could theoretically escape from in the tent, what can schools do about the cold? Furthermore, how do they ensure that they protect students during school hours? For the demonstration, there were two guards on duty, on at each end of the block.