As a tween, I spent every winter Friday on the ski bus to Pat’s Peak in New Hampshire and I dreamed of being an art teacher. Today, I get to bring those passions together — creativity, community and ...

On any given day, you might find students from Centreville Elementary attending class at one of the school’s 17 outdoor learning spaces, taking a nature walk, checking on the trout they’ve grown from ...

If you're a student—or even if you've just been around students lately—you've probably noticed that stress and anxiety seem to be at an all-time high. Between heavy academic workloads, social ...

Schools across Aotearoa are rethinking what learning can look like beyond the four walls of a classroom. That shift is not just about fresh air and a change of scenery. It reflects a growing ...

Outdoor education is more than fresh air—it’s a proven way to boost academic performance, well-being, and environmental awareness. From forest classrooms to cultural traditions, learning outside ...

A 20-acre urban farm in Orlando, Fla., 4Roots addresses urgent issues like food insecurity and environmental decline through regenerative farming, education, and community collaboration. Photo: Chad ...

Spending time outdoors and engaging in active play has all kinds of benefits for young children. It encourages gross motor skill development, helps improve coordination and balance, and can contribute ...

Rebecca Torchia is a web editor for EdTech: Focus on K–12. Previously, she has produced podcasts and written for several publications in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and her hometown of Pittsburgh.

Outdoor learning transforms ordinary play into rich developmental experiences for preschoolers. From gardening to nature exploration, these spaces nurture physical, cognitive, and emotional growth.