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The children’s mental health crisis has never been more dire and education systems are beyond strained. Luckily, the global outdoor learning movement is proving to be one of the most promising solutions to help students thrive.

TAKE IT OUTSIDE showcases a school participating in the growing global outdoor learning movement and shines a light on the challenges, rewards and importance of looking beyond the four walls of the classroom. The stories and complex situations of students Isla, Jayce, Tobi and Mason make the case that creating incremental but daring changes meets children where they actually are, rather than where traditional systems expect them to be. It becomes clear that the more time they spend outside at school – be it during recess, an outdoor class or a field trip –  the better prepared they are to handle what life throws at them.

With intimate access through the 2021-22 school year, the film shares important lessons on how education can adapt to children’s evolving needs.