NCLI is More Important Than Ever
New Nielsen Company Report: “American children aged 2-11 are watching more and more television than they have in years. New findings from The Nielsen Company show kids aged 2-5 now spend more than 32 hours a week on average in front of a TV screen. The older segment of that group (ages 6-11) spend a little less time, about 28 hours per week watching TV, due in part that they are more likely to be attending school for longer hours...” Click to read the full report.
Sec. Duncan Speaks about the Need for New Education Legislation
Secretary Duncan issued his call to action Thursday, urging a number of reforms to help transform ESEA into a force that will drive academic success and prepare students for higher education or the workforce. Notably, he called for a decreased reliance on standardized tests and an end to the "narrowing of the curriculum" that reduces instructional time for science, social studies, and environmental education.
NCLI Day is Annual Part of Earth Science Week
The American Geological Institute has organized Earth Science Week since 1998 and a No Child Left Inside Day is one of the newest additions to their celebration. On Tuesday October 13th, the NCLI Day celebration will be nationwide. A full kit with media suggestions, activity guides, helpful hints to bringing on community partners, and classroom follow-up ideas is available on their website. Host your own NCLI event and invite your legislators to join you! Check out all of the details here.
Letter of Support from Reverend Richard Cizik 
The Rev. Richard Cizik, the face of the green evangelical movement, was named among Time Magazine's top 100 most influential people in the world for 2008. He is the former Vice-President for Government Affairs for the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) and a leading proponent of "creation care". He was part of the group that released the "Sandy Cove Covenant" and "An Urgent Call to Action: Scientists and Evangelicals Unite to Protect Creation." Click here to read the full letter from Rev. Cizik
Educators from Across the Nation Support NCLI
The No Child Left Inside movement enjoys widespread support from many sectors of American society. Business, faith, environmental, health, recreation, and many other organizations have come together to work towards the goal of achieving environmental literacy for all students. Click to read the full article.
NOTE: The NCLI Coalition extends its thanks to the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection for the use of "No Child Left Inside."
The No Child Left Inside Coalition is composed of environmental, educational, and public health organizations, businesses, civic organizations and other public enterprises, all dedicated to ensuring a comprehensive education for all.