Wooden huts, $50,000 and edible plants: Inside one school's unorthodox reopening plan

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Aug 09, 2020 Wooden huts, $50,000 and edible plants: Inside one school's unorthodox reopening plan At the Detroit Waldorf School, the plan to build 14 outdoor classrooms from cedar wood went from a wild idea to breaking ground in a matter of weeks. The private school's parents and teachers are among people across the country betting that the lower risk of COVID-19 transmission outside will make it safer for students to get face-to-face instruction. While the school won't hold classes exclusively outside, "we'll have more freedom," said Ben Linstrom, a teacher.  Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy