Anne Beers Elementary School Future Home to Butterflies
Rindy O'Brien
Capital Community News: East of the River
December 2009
A new butterfly garden in a Washington, DC public school will serve as an outdoor classroom for 5-10 year olds. Cheryl managed the project with a great team.
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Under the Swings:
Cheryl Corson
American School Board Journal
May 2005
Every bit as important as the play equipment itself is the safety surfacing under and around it. Cheryl Corson, a Certified Playground Safety Inspector, describes safety surfacing appropriate for public playgrounds.
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Springing Ahead for Playground Maintenance
Cheryl Corson
Managing School Business
February 2005
Cheryl offers a detailed checklist on what to look for as the outdoor play season commences.
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Grounds for Learning: Hope for America's Derelict Schoolyards
Cheryl Corson
National School Boards Association: Learning By Design
2003
Cheryl presents innovative programs across the country that take advantage of a school resource that is often sorely under-utilized - the schoolyard.
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Planning School Grounds for Outdoor Learning
Cheryl Wagner (Cheryl's maiden name)
National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities
May 2000
Cheryl covers the planning and design of outdoor spaces for new and renovated K-12 schools. Different types of outdoor learning environments are discussed, and how these can be designed with flexibility. Resources for school officials, designers, and teachers are provided. 7 pp.
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