National parks turn into classrooms for a new generation

Students from Pennycook Elementary visit the Redwood Forest, experiencing nature firsthand. The National Park Service provides educational programs to enhance learning through sensory experiences. Despite challenges like budget cuts and declining young visitors, these programs aim to foster a new generation of park enthusiasts. The initiative highlights the importance of experiential learning and the role of parks in education.

What role does John Jarvis believe parks should play in American education?

How do the experiences in national parks affect children's learning and retention?

What is the significance of using parks as classrooms according to the report?