Disparities in NatureScore® across U.S. public schools

Implications for environmental and socioeconomic equity

Disparities in NatureScore® across U.S. public schools

Triggered from the growing recognition of the impact of educational environments on student academic achievement, particularly through the lens of nature exposure, this national study analyzes NatureScore™ across over 65,000 U.S. schools, revealing significant disparities in access to surrounding natural environments. Schools with more economically disadvantaged students—especially in urban areas—tend to have lower NatureScores®. The findings advocate for integrating green infrastructure and nature-based learning into equity-focused educational and public health strategies.

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NatureQuant is a technology and research company that provides a suite of tools to monitor, quantify, and evaluate natural elements and exposure to nature. NatureQuant seeks to improve public health through the development of strategies and interventions for the use of such greenspaces through innovative technology. NatureQuant’s tools should encourage practitioners, policymakers, businesses, and individuals to consider how they can create, maintain, utilize, promote, and improve access to nature.

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