This Juneteenth, we're reflecting on the historical lack of access to safe outdoor spaces for Black communities. Places people often enjoy like public parks, beaches, trails, and pools were off-limits to people of color, creating a barrier to nature's beauty and the benefits of spending time outdoors. That's why, at Out Teach, we're passionate about creating equitable education through outdoor learning spaces in historically underserved communities. We believe every student deserves the chance to explore, learn, and grow in a setting that's easily accessible, safe, and inclusive! As Michael Smith, our Director of Landscape Architecture and Outdoor Classrooms, says: "If we aren't the ones shaping the quality of our outdoor spaces, then someone else will." https://lnkd.in/dwnu-G5W Let's keep working towards a future where every child has equitable access to outdoor spaces that inspire and welcome them. #Juneteenth #OutdoorLearning #EquityInEducation
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#WisdomWednesday: "There's power in spaces. When you're in a space that's beautified, it says something about your dignity as a person" Jason Wright, President at Washington Commanders during the big dig at Rocketship Public Schools.
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Just 3 days left to help ignite the futures of young learners for the upcoming school year! Your donation can breathe life into education for children in your city and shape our collective future. Support here: https://lnkd.in/er_azksG
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Make a big impact with a small act today! There's just one week left to support outdoor learning and help amazing kids like Kyra, Kayden, and King (seen in this video) reach their full potential next school year. Your donation can spark a brighter future for young minds in your community. Don't wait – every contribution creates ripples of change for generations to come: https://lnkd.in/er_azksG #OutdoorLearning #SupportEducation #IgniteFutures
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This just in: Out Teach has been selected as a Phase 1 winner in Siegel Family Endowment and the Walton Family Foundation's $2.2 million #LearningLandscapes Challenge. With our proposed solution, we hope to develop a digitally supported professional learning journey to equip K-2 teachers as they center science teaching and learning anchored in outdoor phenomena. As we begin the Phase 2 accelerator, read more about our concept and what comes next: https://lnkd.in/e6PNwj-x =winner?utm_medium=social-long?utm_campaign=phase-1-winner-announcement
272 submissions 📥 from 44 states📍 later... We are thrilled to move forward to Phase 2 of the Learning Landscapes Challenge with 40 winning teams! Inspired by the range and creativity of the submissions we received, we're confident that the Learning Landscapes Challenge will not only incubate future-ready solutions for learning but also provide an ongoing lesson in how we, as part of the larger learner ecosystem, can better support community-driven innovation. And this is just the beginning—there is so much to learn from the journey ahead as the winners embark on a 14-week virtual accelerator, where they will receive mentorship and technical support. Thank you to all who participated in Phase 1, including all teams that submitted, individuals that amplified the call, and judges that helped us get to this point! 🔗 Get to know the winners in the latest Learning Landscape Challenge blog post https://lnkd.in/egWDRMU9 Walton Family Foundation Luminary Labs Joshua Elder Jamie Jutila Ali Chin
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A big congratulations to Atlanta Public Schools on naming the sole finalist for their new district superintendent. We're thrilled to meet you Dr. Bryan Johnson, and look forward to continually supporting the vision for the APS community, teachers, and students. https://lnkd.in/edjKjhnf
Superintendent sole finalist named Tuesday at Atlanta Public Schools
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Education that leaps off the pages and out of the classroom into the great outdoors is what empowers students in underserved communities. Become a champion for them and help us bring learning to life next school year. https://lnkd.in/er_azksG
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As a proud partner of the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation we're excited to share three grant opportunities to help advance your work. Applications are due June 30, 2024, and focus on nutrition education, nutritious food access and healthy lifestyles in the communities where Sprouts operates stores. Read more about the grants below and visit their website to learn more: SPROUTING SCHOOL GARDENS GRANT – Due June 30 Bring hands-on learning and nutrition education to students by building or refreshing a school garden on campus. Schools and School Garden Support Organizations are eligible to apply. Grants range in size from $5,000 to $10,000 and may be used to support program operations, program supplies, learning tools, and educator stipends. GROWING HEALTHY KIDS GRANT – Due June 30 Help kids grow healthy with programs at home or in the community that support nutrition, health and wellness. Nonprofits in the communities that Sprouts serves are eligible to apply for this grant. WELLNESS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN GRANT – Due June 30 Wellness Across the Lifespan Grants support programs that help young adults and vulnerable populations achieve and maintain healthy lifestyle behaviors and nutritious eating. Nonprofits in the communities that Sprouts serves are eligible to apply. Organizations are eligible to receive funding from one grant type, apply for the grant that is the best fit for your program.
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Our hearts are full after the Big Dig at Rocketship Public Schools' #RocketshipRise. Thank you to the Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation for making the day so incredibly special! Players like Dominique Hampton didn't just show up; they invested in the students, creating lasting memories and learning features, such as birdhouses, that will thrive in their new #OutdoorClassroom for #STEMlearning. 🏈🌿
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"When you learn, teach, when you get, give" Maya Angelou. Thank you to all the Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation Legends that laid the groundwork for an incredible day of outdoor transformation for students at Rocketship Public Schools' #RocketshipRise Billy McMullen Eddie Mason Santana Moss Rick Doc Walker Brian Mitchell #JoshMorgan #FredSmoot #outdoorlearning #STEM #community
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