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Allow public access/community use of all public schoolyards and playgrounds during Out of School Time

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Allow public access/community use of all public schoolyards and playgrounds during Out of School Time

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Reframe schoolyards as a community resource, include edible gardens, fruit trees, seating and use public schools as public parks after school house and on weekends.

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Creative assessments of learning that would let students meet curriculum needs with outdoor activity

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Creative assessments of learning that would let students meet curriculum needs with outdoor activity

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A way for students learning to be assessed through portfolios so they have different activities that can count for getting credit. Hiking = phy ed credit is one example but also academic hiking with observations and mapping = earth science

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Shared tools for measuring health & wellness

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Shared tools for measuring health & wellness

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Standardizing intake forms for before and after all outdoor programs in order to be able to collect and report on the benefits of outdoor programs. Being able to support with data that is consolidated nationwide and consistent across organizations will help move the needle in support of outdoor programming in general and continue to facilitate support and access to lands.

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Existing policy: Outdoor equity grants program (California AB 209)

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Existing policy: Outdoor equity grants program (California AB 209)

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Barrier it addresses: nature-based programming, career pathways, transportation, etc

Successful: $19M is available for competition grants (most likely ranging from $20k-$300k each)- the grant guidelines are still being finalized

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/parks-now-historic-outdoor-equity-wins-in-2019-legislative-session-300952302.html

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Existing policy: Youth Community Access Grant Program - from Prop 64 (California)

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Existing policy: Youth Community Access Grant Program - from Prop 64 (California)

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Policy idea: Funded by Marijuana taxes, $5.7 million for competitive grants to support youth access to natural or cultural resources with a focus on low-income and disadvantaged communities
Barriers it addresses: Access to nature based programs, job training, park improvements
Successes: This pro
gram is a competitive grant program which is currently accepting applications for the first time... to support public programs, educational programs, job training programs, outreach programs and small capital asset projects to support youth access to natural or cultural resources.
Link to learn more: https://resources.ca.gov/grants/youth

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User-friendly and accessible public spaces (both physical and online) that invite community members to share stories and art that showcase healthy nature connections. This approach highlights that we are active participants and shapers of our shared home on Earth and that we have the opportunity to co-create an equitable, sustainable, and healthy future.

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User-friendly and accessible public spaces (both physical and online) that invite community members to share stories and art that showcase healthy nature connections. This approach highlights that we are active participants and shapers of our shared home on Earth and that we have the opportunity to co-create an equitable, sustainable, and healthy future.

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List of local professionals (geologists, botanists, etc) who would be willing to work with teachers to identify outdoor space that could be used by students.

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Policy Idea: Provide funding to mandate that every 5th or 6th grader receives a week of free or low-cost outdoor education camp before middle school
Barriers: Cost
Success: Kids who get a formative experience in the outdoors become adults who love nature and value environment

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Environmental Education Coursework / Certificates as part of Teacher Education programs

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Environmental Education Coursework / Certificates as part of Teacher Education programs

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Many teachers who might engage youth in outdoor activities may not know how to lead effectively or pitch the programs to administrators.

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Increase programming for youth late at night - helped lead to a reduction in crime in surrounding communities.

https://grydfoundation.org/programs/summer-night-lights/

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Existing Policy: Maryland Green Schools Act

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Existing Policy: Maryland Green Schools Act

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includes funds that can be used for field trips, outdoor classrooms, and related teacher PD
Barrier to address: costs associated with field trips, PD, etc
Success: Goal is to achieve 50% statewide green schools certification over 5 years.

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Virtual programming that provides survival tips and knowledge on how to use camping gear and equipment.

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Ensure everyone has equitable access to a quality park within a safe 10-minute walk of their home.

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Policy Idea: Every Kid Outdoors, the federal pass program providing every fourth grader with a pass for free entry for them and their families for an entire year.

Barrier: Addresses the barrier of entry fees, which can be prohibitive.

Success: Promotes park visitation and introduces new generations to their park systems.

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State funding for green / space or public projects like trail development should include funding for activating it with programming.

Addresses the fact new places need people to be "invited" to them, shown how to engage with them, and have a community of users develop. Especially for youth who may not come from families who will say, "lets go check out the new trail".

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State and local policies for outdoor learning to safely reopen schools

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State and local policies for outdoor learning to safely reopen schools

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Policy idea: provide permission structures and funding for outdoor learning as part of plans to reopen schools (examples include a North Carolina grant program using CARES Act $, NYC resolution, and Maine Dept of Ed innovation strategies)

Barrier to address: COVID safety, funding for outdoor  learning
Success: We'll see!

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Many public schools in NH will be using outdoor classrooms (even in winter) one day a tweek or more. In one example, kids helped to build it so it was there space. Everything is taught there, but naturally, focus is on nature (i.e. writing-write about what you see, etc.)

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Policy idea:  $725 Million grant program for building parks in park poor neighborhoods (part of a $4.1 Billion bond in 2018)
Barrier it addresses: access to parks in park poor neighborhoods
Success: parks being created, expanded and improved in park poor neighborhoods throughout California
Link to learn more: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29906 

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Existing policy: Prop 68 (California) - Statewide park program

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Existing policy: Prop 68 (California) - Statewide park program

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Policy idea:  $725 Million grant program for building parks in park poor neighborhoods (part of a $4.1 Billion bond in 2018)

Barrier it addresses: access to parks in park poor neighborhoods

Success: parks being created, expanded and improved in park poor neighborhoods throughout California

Link to learn more: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29906

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Existing in other locations: Outdoor Schools

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Existing in other locations: Outdoor Schools

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We are working with our cabinet leadership to establish a Governor's (or Lt. Governor's) Outdoor School program modeled after Oregon's.

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Policy idea: Minimum recess times, abolish practice of withholding recess
Barriers: Fear from administrators of reduced academic time
Successes: Research shows kids do better academically, are more motivated to learn, have fewer behavior issues and much more when they have more recess time

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Our public library has a gear loaner program

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Policy idea: have a gear library at a school to loan students rain or snow clothing and gear.
Barriers: access to sufficient weather-specific gear to spend time outside.

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Existing Policy: Washington Outdoor Preschool Licensing

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Existing Policy: Washington Outdoor Preschool Licensing

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Policy Idea: Remove the "brick and mortar" licensing requirements so that outdoor preschools can provide high-quality, low-cost outdoor learning for early childhood.
Barriers: licensing
Success: Lower cost and more outdoor time. Plus COVID-friendly.

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