Education at a glance 2024: OECD Indicators
This Report, published 2024 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), is available online The report presents a statistical analysis of the state of education in OECD countries, covering topics including attainment, enrolment, finance and the organisation of education systems. This edition focuses on equity in education. The [...]
Making access to nature equal for all children – stories from the U.S.
Nature Everywhere Communities/ CCCN share news national news stories highlighting the importance of equitable access to nature for all children. This includes: How greener schoolyards benefits kids - and the whole community (Grist, 14 August 2024) Milwaukee’s green schoolyards gain national attention (19 August 2024) How time in nature builds [...]
Explore the depths of aquatic adventures
As global leaders gather for World Water Week, the Children & Nature Network share stories and statistics on how aquatic adventures at an early age can foster a life-long connection to the outdoors — and even change students’ lives. Read their feature article (August 2024) BOUNDARY WATERS TRANSFORMATIONS: How time [...]
Outdoor learning US style – bucking the trend
School Outdoor Learning have shared this article Outdoor Learning: The Ultimate Pupil Engagement Hack? It’s well worth a read.
Supporting children’s play in low-income urban neighbourhoods
This Child in the City article (26 July 2024) shares inspiring examples of supporting children’s outdoor play in challenging locations across the world. It includes observations of children’s play, and examples of co-creating neighbourhood play environments.
Get ready for the first ever International Day of Play!
This June 11th, the United Nations observe the first International Day of Play. To help you get ready, LTL share some great free outdoor activities here.
Trends and emerging ideas influencing the children and nature movement – report
The Children & Nature Network have shared news of this report which highlights some of the most compelling challenges and opportunities facing the children and nature movement today. The report, titled “Trends and emerging ideas influencing the children and nature movement” and authored by co-founders Richard Louv and Cheryl Charles, is [...]
Chinese study shows how school gardens cultivate children’s interest in nature and ease stress
The Children & Nature Network share this report from China. Chinese researchers observed fourth-grade students over a semester, during which they participated in weekly activities in a campus garden. The study found that more than 60% of the students had a greater interest in nature after just four months. The [...]
