The Gray Family Foundation and Pisces Foundation jointly funded this framework, designed by a team of Oregon educators to: define what environmental literacy looks like at each grade level; integrate the OELP with Next Generation Science Standards and Oregon Social Sciences Standards; and suggest classroom activities for K-12 educators to promote environmental literacy.

The Foundation’s year in review.

The Foundation analyzed the project economic impact of scaling Outdoor School to be offered statewide for every Oregon fifth or sixth grader. The results include an estimated 600 FTE jobs created and $27 million generated for the state.

The Foundation’s year in review.

The Foundation funded this Portland State University study based on data from the Multnomah Education Service District (MESD) Outdoor School Program. The study correlates Outdoor School participation with student success indicators such as school attendance and classroom engagement.

The Foundation’s year in review.

The Foundation’s year in review.

In partnership with the Oregon Community Foundation, the Gray Family Foundation helped produce an 80-page booklet that provides excellent information on creating strong outdoor school programs. The guide is downloadable and free. If you find it helpful, please let us know

Oregon’s nation-leading roadmap for policymakers, schools, districts, educators and community partners that guides the development and implementation of a statewide educational program for environmental literacy.