Sign On! - Federal Funding for Using Outdoor Spaces in K-12 Schools
John Fisher
Support federal funding for enhanced and more effective use of outdoor spaces at K-12 schools that are reopening this Fall or next Winter.
Sign on by COB July 21
Repost from The North American Association for Environmental Education
Dear Colleagues,
As Congress considers the next round of stimulus funding, there is significant discussion about how much money is needed to help schools reopen safely and equitably across the U.S. Many schools are in disrepair, lack proper ventilation, and are overcrowded.
Even with sufficient emergency relief funds to address these issues, most schools will still face challenges to bringing students back to school for in-person learning in part because of a lack of physical space to accommodate social distancing. As you know, there is a growing community of diverse voices encouraging schools to consider available outdoor spaces for safer and more engaging education. For this reason, we are asking Congress to support improvements to the schoolyard for outdoor learning and environmental education in any relief package for schools.
Please join us in signing on to a letter to Congressional leadership. Because of the swift moving nature of this issue, we’re asking that you sign on using this simple form by COB on Tuesday July 21. Please share this request widely with your networks!
Thank you for all you. Feel free to reach out with questions.
Sarah
Sarah Bodor <sa...@naaee.org>
sa...@naaee.org
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