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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 hashtag 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.

Announcing the Phase 1 winners - Learning Landscapes Challenge Today, Siegel Family Endowment and the Walton Family Foundation are thrilled to announce the 40 Phase 1 winners of the Learning Landscapes Challenge. The winners will receive $5,000 each and an exclusive invitation to join the 14-week Phase 2 virtual accelerator. The challenge received 272 Phase 1 s...

This Juneteenth, we're reflecting on the historical lack of access to safe outdoor spaces for Black communities. Places we all 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://outteach.co/ADayWithMichael

Let's keep working towards a future where every child has equitable access to outdoor spaces that inspire and welcome them.

Rooted In Change: A Day in the life of Out Teach’s Lead Landscape… Welcome to the first installment of Out Teach’s "Day in the Life of" series. We want to galvanize a movement of minds towards a future where outdoor learning and equity in education are not just ideals, but everyday realities for every child, everywhere. Here, we’ll explore the lives and routine...

Do you know what truly helps students retain what they learn? Education that leaps off the pages and steps out of the classroom into the great outdoors. Become a champion for students in your community and help bring learning to life next school year.

Donate Now | Fuel dreams. Ignite Futures. by Out Teach From June 1 to June 30, 2024, we invite you to support our vision of using the outdoors to create immersive learning experiences that empower students to dream big and...

"It's a privilege to be a part of a teacher’s journey and evolution." Discover how one of our instructional coaches creates meaningful coaching sessions with .

A Day in the Life with an Out Teach Coach Out Teach’s "Day in the Life of" series was created to galvanize a movement of minds towards a future where outdoor learning and equity in education are not just ideals, but everyday realities for every child, everywhere. Here, we’ll explore the lives and routines of those dedicated to making a....

We stand at the threshold of a new era in STEM where the brilliant minds shaping our world are becoming as diverse as the challenges they address. But we still have work to do. Women in science, particularly those of color, remain underrepresented in STEM fields. The power of representation for young learners can't be overstated – when girls see scientists who reflect their own image and experiences, it ignites a spark of possibility. It's not just about role models; it's about students seeing a future for themselves in roles that they may consider beyond reach.

That's why Lyda Hill Philanthropies' IF/THEN collection is so critically important. We've paired scientists from the collection with our favorite lessons so girls know that what they're learning today is connected to the STEM jobs that are open to them tomorrow. This , continue to explore Out Teach Lessons: Inspiring Women in https://www.out-teach.org/educator-resources/blog/out-teach-lessons-inspiring-women-in-stem/

"If we aren’t the arbiters that help define the quality of our spaces, then someone else will." Representation. Preservation. Innovation. Diversity in landscape architecture is important for students to see. Explore A Day in the life of our Lead Landscape Architect

Rooted In Change: A Day in the life of Out Teach’s Lead Landscape… Welcome to the first installment of Out Teach’s "Day in the Life of" series. We want to galvanize a movement of minds towards a future where outdoor learning and equity in education are not just ideals, but everyday realities for every child, everywhere. Here, we’ll explore the lives and routine...

Tune in! Leaders from Takeda Pharmaceutical's Black Leadership Council 👩🏾‍🔬🧑🏿‍💻share their experiences to inspire the next generation of Black scientists, engineers, and innovators! As we celebrate , journey through an audio collection that reflects the spirit of curiosity, discovery and courage that will continually shape the future of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. 🔬✨ https://soundcloud.com/out-teach/sets/stem/s-EfRssmaJ8aa?si=30787e348cae4fa3993404326d88a445&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

“Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be. This is the interrelated structure of reality.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Kyra is a 3rd grader & student design winner that stood in front of peers, teachers, & community leaders to share her vision for bringing learning to life at elementary. This holiday, for children like Kyra everywhere: https://outteach.co/UnwrapPossibility

Donate Now | Unwrap possibility for children by Out Teach This holiday, we're inviting you to give children in underserved communities the opportunity to experience learning that inspires them in 2024 and beyond. This year, O...

Researchers have found kindergarten through third grade classes spend just 18 minutes a day on science. One way advocates are trying to encourage more science time? Adding outdoor classrooms. “We think the best kind of science that happens at that level is real-world based,” said Out Teach CEO, Jeanne McCarty via The Hechinger Report

Outdoor learning labs are one way to boost science class time Teachers see outdoor learning labs as one way to infuse science into the curriculum and spark students’ interest in the subject

This year, turned the spotlight on you. Explore "In Community: Imagining The Possibilities" and dive into the heart of champions driving the work to secure equitable futures for all children https://outteach.co/InCommunity

This , we’re turning the spotlight on our community of champions that created ripples of change. Instead, we’re calling today - .

Gratitude Tuesday Our Wall of Love to You Step into a world of boundless gratitude and inspiration. This Wall of Love shines a spotlight on the transformative impact that you have on students, teachers, and school communities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQINQyTyphY

Medical Physicist, Climate Change Lead, Marine Conservation Scientist…For this , do your students know about all the different careers available for them to thrive in!

Out Teach Lessons: Inspiring Women in STEM Out Teach works to inspire young women to pursue STEM careers Female scientists, especially those of color, are underrepresented in STEM fields. So the Lyda Hill Philanthropies created the IF/THEN collection to spotlight their important work. To get more young women inspired to pursue a STEM…

How does reaching this generation's "lost Einsteins" impact us all, and where do we find them? Jeanne McCarty for The 74

Finding ‘Lost Einsteins’ Means Fixing K-5 Science, Especially in Rural Schools McCarty: America's economic security depends on having an educated STEM workforce to fill high-tech jobs. That begins in elementary school.

Mr. Van Harris, a science teacher at 's Moreno STEAM Academy, is the kind of teacher that children remember forever. Why? He knows how to spark a love for learning with his students and plays a big role:

A Best Practice For Optimal Learning? Get Kids Outside. Here’s how schools can consider next steps towards educating outdoors, including from some districts and resources who have tried, and loved it.

"When go grocery shopping, they can’t pay with morale. Respect doesn’t pay the rent. The bill is due and it’s time to pay — or imagine our country without talented teachers as it slumps behind nations that value knowledge." Jeanne McCarty

Opinion: Save the teachers while we can In a guest column, an education advocate says the U.S. is facing a crisis of its own making as teachers quit in the face of the intense demands and low salaries.

Creating an equitable future for everyone requires that all students have access to the resources they need to see themselves in the professions they dream about. This , we celebrate opportunities unlocked for students like Nicole because of schools and communities reimagining science education through hands-on learning outdoors.

We’re ending our week full of gratitude because of all the good work we did with the community of staff, students and Takeda volunteers at Atlanta Public Schools’ Usher Collier Elementary. Watch this to relive two days of building outdoor learning labs with us:

This week in review: the principal, students, and teachers at @ushercollierroar warmly welcomed us and volunteers from #Takeda to transform two of their outdoor spaces into outdoor learning labs! Over the course of two days, we worked hand in hand to bring Usher Collier’s vision to life so that students don’t just learn science, they’ll do science!

We can't let Monday pass without shouting out the amazing folks we got to work with at Seagoville North Elementary School! We can't wait to share more from the behind the scenes build of their brand new outdoor learning lab

We LOVED seeing Winding Springs outdoor lab come to life!