How Urban Trees Impact Student Learning
Research by Assistant Professor Alberto Garcia, co-authored with ecologist Michelle Lee, who recently joined the School of Environment, Society & Sustainability, reveals a surprising connection between urban tree loss and educational outcomes. Published in Global Environmental Change, the study demonstrates how the emerald ash borer beetle's impact on Chicago's urban forests disproportionately affected student test scores, particularly for low-income students. The research uncovers critical links between environmental changes and educational equity