2024
Yes
School Gardens Enhance Academic Performance and Dietary Outcomes in Children
https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.12278
Berezowitz, Claire K.
North America
Review
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Green space
Test performance
Cognitive Function
Other
Nutrition and diet
Curriculum
child and adolescent health
school health.
Review of 15 peer-reviewed K-12 school garden studies showed consistent improvements in fruit/vegetable predictors and modest gains in science or math scores. Garden programs may support both health and academic goals in schools.
2015