School Gardens as a Tool to Improve Student Health Outcomes and Increase Parent Engagement in the Clark County School District

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This study evaluated the impact of school gardens on student nutrition knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, physical activity, and student connection to gardens in the Clark County School District. It also identified stakeholder perceptions of best practices for parent engagement. A mixed-methods quasi-experimental design compared students with no garden exposure, a new garden, and a well-established garden, finding increases in nutrition knowledge.