S2: E9 - Unplug to Excel: Why Some Schools Are Going Screen-Free with Brett Dabb

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🌿 Can Learning Thrive Without Screens?

In this episode of School on a Mission, hosts Andrew McPeak and Gina Watts explore the world of screen-free, outdoor learning with Brett Dabb, founder of Colorado Nature School. In an age where screens dominate education, Brett shares why some schools are choosing to ditch technology and take learning outside—literally.

🎒 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why screen-free schools are gaining traction & how they impact learning

✅ The science behind hands-on, nature-based education

✅ How outdoor classrooms boost problem-solving, creativity, and resilience

✅ The unexpected benefits of removing instant answers & encouraging discovery

✅ How educators in traditional schools can integrate outdoor learning today

📢 “We’ve been learning from nature since the beginning of time—it can’t steer you wrong.” – Brett Dabb

Whether you’re an educator, school leader, or parent, this episode will challenge the way you think about technology and learning—and may just inspire you to step outside.

🔗 Explore More:

Visit ColoradoNatureSchool.com to learn more about their screen-free, outdoor education model.

🎙️ Listen now and discover how going back to basics could be the key to student success! 🚀

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