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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How would this work once the weather turns cold?[/quote]

Or hot? Or windy? Or raining? Or when there’s another shooting in front of the school? Or when there isn’t enough outdoor space? [/quote]

Americans are such wimps as a group.  No wonder tiny Norway generally wins more winter Olympic medals that we do.  Suck it up and get the kids back before teachers - if this has to happen outside, so be it.  Set up some fans and pop-up shade tents like they do at DC flea markets. [b] As my grandmother in Vermont used to say, there's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes/gear.[/b][/quote]

I agree with this in principle, but do you realize something like 80% of DCPS students are economically disadvantaged and don't have proper winter gear?  Norway and DC are apples and oranges.  I can see this working better for private schools in the area since their students are less likely to lack winter gear, but we still have a different climate than Norway that's not as conducive for outdoor learning given hot weather, rain, bugs, etc.[/quote]

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