Outdoor School Program faces major budget cuts despite public support

Outdoor School Program faces major budget cuts despite public support

A beloved Oregon program that provides outdoor education for fifth and sixth graders is facing steep funding cuts, leaving educators, parents, and lawmakers deeply concerned.

Outdoor School opens up new horizons for sixth-graders, others - The New Era

By Satina Tolman For The New Era This week, 139 sixth-graders from Sweet Home School District left behind their classrooms and headed into the forest for three days of nature, teamwork, and hands-on learning at the annual Outdoor School held at Camp Tadmor. The event, held May 28–30, brought together students from Foster, Hawthorne, Holley and Oak Heights elementary schools for a unique experience aimed at building environmental awareness, socia…