Marginalized communities, extreme heat, and education inequality form a vicious cycle. This article exposes how climate change disproportionately affects underprivileged students’ learning conditions and calls for systemic solutions to bridge this growing gap.
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Heatwaves and Learning Gaps: How Climate Inequality Worsens Educational Barriers for Marginalized Students
Research reveals how marginalized communities face disproportionate impacts of climate change, particularly extreme heat disrupting learning environments. This climate inequality exacerbates educational disparities for low-income and minority students already facing systemic challenges.