Work

Analysis of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Environmental Education in Wisconsin

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This research aims to identify the quantity, quality, and condition of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in environmental education in Wisconsin. Researchers surveyed environmental education organizations across the state to collect and disseminate data related to the status and needs of these initiatives, and to identify areas of strength, improvement, or future staff learning opportunities. Some of the current DEI concerns in environmental education focus on the lack of diversity represented by staffing, achievement gaps represented by marginalized students, and a lack of overall accessibility to the outdoors or outdoor education for diverse communities. Findings from this study reinforce existing DEI deficits in the field, and support a need for reexamination of practices and continued development for DEI initiatives in environmental education.

Source: Mid-western educational researcher

DOI: 10.25035/mwer.37.01.07

Authors: Jody Bauer, Robert Hougham, Sarah Burgess

Institution: University of Wisconsin–Madison

Language: English

Topic: Environmental and sustainability education

Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, University of Wisconsin-Madison