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Losing access to nature during pandemic, effects on Black and Latinx families
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many nature programs have shut down due to statewide budget shortfalls. Some Black and Latinx families lost access to nature. The time indoors can affect a child’s physical and mental health.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 24m ListenDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, many nature programs have shut down due to statewide budget shortfalls. Some Black and Latinx families lost access to nature. The time indoors can affect a child’s physical and mental health. But perhaps there's a solution when schools reopen: outdoor classrooms.
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3 storiesWhy some Black and Latinx families lose access to nature during pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many nature programs have shut down due to statewide budget shortfalls. Some Black and Latinx families lost access to nature. The time indoors can affect a child’s physical and mental health. But perhaps there's a solution when schools reopen: outdoor classrooms.
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