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School forest coordinator: outdoor immersion supports academics, mental health and engagement
Summary
Laurie Dans, the district's school forest coordinator, updated the board on site use, learning goals, a new 1+1 program to connect classroom lessons to the outdoor site, transportation and budget pressures, and plans to increase access and partnerships.
Laurie Dans, the district school forest coordinator, presented a 15-minute overview of the school forest program, framing it as “outdoor education” that delivers curriculum in a different setting rather than teaching only environmental topics.
Dans said the forest program emphasizes experiential learning and provides hands-on opportunities across subjects — music, literacy, science and more — and highlighted program activities including orchestra immersion days, writing sessions, amphibian and life-cycle…
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