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    Higher grades, better behavior: Why kids’ outdoor classes are catching on

    Now that kids are back on campus, teachers are bringing lessons outside to keep them safe. The health benefits for students extend far beyond COVID safety.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Apr 29, 2021 • 25m Listen

    Now that kids are back on campus, teachers are bringing lessons outside to keep them safe. The health benefits for students extend far beyond COVID safety. Many local schools want to make a permanent change, but that’s a tall order for schools with asphalt playgrounds and little shade.

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    1. 0:00

      Outdoor learning started as a COVID safety measure. Schools say it’s here to stay

      Now that kids are back on campus, teachers are bringing lessons outside to keep them safe. The health benefits for students extend far beyond COVID safety.

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      8 min
    2. 8:28

      Some LA libraries will soon reopen with medical-grade public computers, Plexiglass barriers, and more

      On Monday, the Los Angeles Public Library will begin limited in-person services at the Central Library and 37 branches across the city.

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      8 min
    3. 16:49

      LA’s Olympic hopefuls: Water polo player Max Irving on training in Greece, optimism for USA men’s team

      "It really is special, being African American and playing a predominantly white sport because I'm able to represent a community," says Max Irving.

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      9 min
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      Steve Chiotakis

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kathryn Barnes

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:008 min

      Outdoor learning started as a COVID safety measure. Schools say it’s here to stay

    2. 8:288 min

      Some LA libraries will soon reopen with medical-grade public computers, Plexiglass barriers, and more

    3. 16:499 min

      LA’s Olympic hopefuls: Water polo player Max Irving on training in Greece, optimism for USA men’s team

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