How Trout in the Classroom program brings hands-on ecology directly to students

NPR | By Austin Amestoy

Published May 30, 2026 at 7:42 AM EDT

As teachers seek ways to keep students engaged in learning, a 30-year-old program offers one solution: raising tanks of trout right in the classroom. May say it's a perfect blend of hands-on science and fun.

Austin Amestoy

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