New curriculum aims to train future builders to create healthier neighborhoods

NCT ID NCT07315919

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tests a new curriculum that teaches high school students in construction career programs how building design can impact community health and environmental justice. Forty students aged 14-18 will be randomly assigned to either the new curriculum or the standard one. Over 6 months, researchers will measure how well students understand the links between construction, environment, and health.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Stanford University

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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What this could mean

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Active substance

Community-Centered Design Curriculum with Ecosystem Justice Translator (EJT) software

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that teaching environmental justice in construction classes helps students design healthier, fairer communities.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 students, so results may not apply broadly. It measures awareness, not actual health outcomes.

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