Commissioner’s Memo to Friends of Education
RIDE Launches the Learning Inside Out Outdoor Classroom Initiative
We are so fortunate as a state to be surrounded by Rhode Island’s natural beauty, but unfortunately, not every student has access to outdoor spaces. That’s why RIDE recently launched the $7.5 Million Learning Inside Out Outdoor Classroom Initiative.
Through this grant program, up to 70 projects will be awarded up to $100,000 to create, enhance, and support access to natural resources for all students, while promoting environmental literacy and community connection. Professional development for educators will also be available.
Thank you to Community School in Cumberland for hosting the launch event and giving guests a tour of their enriching Schoolyard Habitat. Through the Learning Inside Out initiative, we will plant the seeds of inspiration in our children and show our students and educators learning does not have to be confined to four walls, regardless of their zip code.
In partnership,
Angélica Infante-Green