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Under the Canopy School's Unique Screen-Free Nature-Based Learning Model Featured on NBC News
How the NBC Feature Showcased Our Model NBC national news came to UTCS this spring and highlighted a typical day at our school. They saw children playing in the mud, singing about trees and building in our pottery studio. Check out the news segment here! Benefits of Screen-Free Nature-Based Learning Under the Canopy School’s model offers several benefits that resonate with families seeking alternatives to screen-heavy education: Improved Focus and Attention: Being outdoors an
Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek
Jun 52 min read


Grades 1 - 5 at Under the Canopy
This August, Under the Canopy School will officially open its doors! We will be serving students from PreK through 3rd grade in this...
Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek
Feb 10, 20256 min read
Observation of the sunflowers
By Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek Head of School Each morning our UTCS office staff start off the day with a morning walk. Its our time to...
Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek
Oct 28, 20242 min read


September Sit Spot Challenge
written by Amber Gates, UTCS Instructional Leader Throughout August and September, the UTCS admin team has been working to create a...
Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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