O’Malley Pushes for Outdoor Requirements for Schools

The Capital – April 22, 2009
By Pamela Wood

Gov. Martin O'Malley plans to push to require students to get out of the classroom and into nature more often. Speaking at Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center yesterday, the day before Earth Day, O'Malley said he'll ask the State Board of Education to increase outdoor-learning requirements. "It's our hope to have statewide standards and a statewide curriculum," he said. A panel appointed by O'Malley issued a series of recommendations yesterday, including requiring every child to experience outdoor learning once a year. The current requirement is three times before graduation - once each in elementary, middle and high school. Panel members…

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