I am surprised that I hadn't heard of this until just recently. If you google "No Child Left Inside" you'll see that a lot of states have this initiative that gets children outside for experiential, hands on learning in natural settings.
When the current administration started the No Child Left Behind initiative, I was one that said it was actually just as important (if not more) that physical education and natural education receive the same emphasis and it hasn't happened until recently. With childhood obesity and ADD on the rise in children today it is becoming more and more prudent that they have a balanced approach to their learning not just in the math and science realm.
The NCLI Coalition reports that the NCLI Act was passed in the House of Representatives on September 19th and is now in the Senate. It will probably be delayed due to the Bailout plan.
Click here to watch the NCLI video on YouTube.
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