2022 – 2023 Annual Report
We are delighted to present our 2022-2023 Annual Report with heartfelt appreciation for our donors, partners, and supporters' incredible impact on our students, educators, and the state.
We are delighted to present our 2022-2023 Annual Report with heartfelt appreciation for our donors, partners, and supporters' incredible impact on our students, educators, and the state.
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As we elevate our systems to respond to our waiting list, we remain focused<br />
on closing opportunity, achievement, and nature gaps with our public school<br />
partners. As always, via our work with third-party research partners at N.C.<br />
State University and some additional teacher and school administrator focus<br />
groups, we worked this year to better understand current school, teacher, and<br />
student needs.<br />
Our team is responding by supporting educators as the new NC Essential<br />
Science Standards begin to roll out this year and in 2024 -25. In addition,<br />
we’re working to be a key partner in student and teacher engagement postpandemic<br />
by emboldening research-based practices that are known to<br />
enhance children’s social-emotional development while engaging with<br />
nature. We will continue to measure our impacts and gain new<br />
understandings of the true difference we are making together.<br />
Your ongoing dedication and support for Muddy Sneakers and our mission<br />
have brought us to this point. We continue to wonder what our state would<br />
look like if every child completed their public education experience with a<br />
formative connection to nature. With your continued support, Muddy<br />
Sneakers is poised to prove a case for this vital education, preparing them to<br />
become active and engaged 21st Century citizens! I hope you all will continue<br />
to join us in our dedication to our mission, schools, and the natural world as<br />
we ensure more N.C. children form an affinity for nature!<br />
With my sincere gratitude for your partnership with Muddy Sneakers,<br />
David Rahahę:tih Webb<br />
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR<br />
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