September 8, 2008

TE Principal Interviewed on NPR about Nature Deficit Disorder


Local NPR station, WFAE, interviewed TE Principal Josh Thomas last month on the emotional and physical benefits of children connecting with nature. Stronger cognitive development, increased desire to learn, better self esteem and self confidence, and a decrease in learning disabilities and behavior problems can all occur when children spend more free time in natural places. Listen to the full interview here.

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