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Disability and Equity in Education
Dominican University of California
Environmental program; zero waste program; equity; environmental justice; education
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21st Century Stewardship: The Role Of Educational Equity In School Sustainability Programs, Marissa Page
21st Century Stewardship: The Role Of Educational Equity In School Sustainability Programs, Marissa Page
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In light of the increasingly devastating consequences of climate change and the generational inequity involved, there is an urgent need to educate our youth on environmental issues and empower them with opportunities to effect positive change. This research focuses on the problem of inconsistent sustainability programs on school campuses, investigates causal factors and identifies areas for transformation. While many prior studies address the significance of sustainability and the key components of successful school waste reduction, energy conservation and environmental education, this study builds on prior research by considering school sustainability programs through a lens of equity and organizational systems. This …