Converging evidence from hundreds of studies suggests that contact with nature enhances
learning in elementary and high school students––could greening in and around …

In the United States, schools serving urban, low-income students are among the lowest-
performing academically. Previous research in relatively well-off populations has linked …

The growing disconnect between humans and nature has implications for human well-
being. Research has linked exposure to nature with various benefits including improved …

Recent studies find vegetation around schools correlates positively with student test scores.
To test this relationship in schools with less green cover and more disadvantaged students …

Background: Scholars and policymakers have criticized public education in developed
countries for perpetuating health and income disparities. Several studies have examined the …

Healthy school environments are critical for children to learn, play, and grow. Although
research focusing specifically on the benefits of green spaces on academic performance is …

Background Previous studies point out a positive association between academic
performance and school surrounding greenness, but the population included in these …

The restorative benefits of nature on children's cognition suggest the potential for nature
exposure to further enhance the impacts of instruction on academic achievement. However …

Recent studies suggest that vegetation in student environments can enhance academic
achievement. Identified relationships vary, however, and our understanding of the links …

Unprecedented rates of urbanization are changing our understanding of the ways in which
children build connections to the natural world, including the importance of educational …