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Why Some Say Outdoor Learning Is Worth It

A child participations in an outdoor learning demonstration at Public School 15 in New York City.
A child participations in an outdoor learning demonstration at Public School 15 in New York City. Photo: Spencer Platt (Getty Images)

Despite all the challenges, there are some people who believe that outdoor learning would be worth it. One of those people is New York City Council Member Brad Lander.

“I think even when it gets really quite cold that kids and teachers would much rather come outside and eat their lunch outdoors than stay sitting at their desks, in the same desk they’ve been sitting at in the same room, with their masks off,” Lander said, per the AP.

While it’s true that we’re all eager for solutions, being outside is not as easy as it seems. Our planet is also going through some stuff. Bottom line: Let’s not rush into things. We’ve already seen where that’s gotten us.

[AP]