The interest and support from local parents at Sosua/Cabarete, the suitable environments for such a school in and around the village and the availability of space make Jóvenes del Mundo an ideal site for exploring this educational model. Small rural schools struggle with high teacher turnover. The opportunity to teach in such a unique setting may help attract and retain teachers. Jóvenes del Mundo is an excellent location for an outdoor school in this district.

There is a great deal of research on the cognitive, social, physical and behavioral benefits of experiential learning that happens. In addition to improving students’ overall health, playing and learning in natural landscapes has been shown to improve, balance, and coordination, boost students’ mood, reduce behavioral issues and generate more creativity in their work.