Research
The evidence behind our approach, and how we put it into practice.
The Evidence Behind How We Teach
We back up our approach with research into outdoor learning, place-based education, and child development, and we keep track of what's new so our teaching keeps improving.
Here's where our thinking comes from, and how we put it into practice on the ground.
Research Partners & Ongoing Studies
We work with academic partners studying outdoor and place-based education, and several of our staff contribute case studies from our own classrooms and grounds.
Where the evidence is strong, we act on it quickly. Where it's still emerging, we treat our own practice as part of the experiment, and we're honest about that with families.
“The best research tells you something you didn't already believe.”
Director of Studies, The Ecoliteracy Project
Key Research Areas
Outdoor Learning & Attention
A summary of studies linking time outdoors to improved focus and reduced anxiety in children.
Mixed-Age Classrooms
What the evidence says about mentoring, mixed-age grouping, and social development.
Assessment Without Anxiety
Research on low-stakes, ongoing assessment and its effects on motivation and wellbeing.
Nature Connectedness
How early, regular contact with nature shapes lifelong environmental attitudes and behavior.
Interested in Our Research?
Get in touch if you'd like to read more or discuss a potential research partnership.
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