marespadafor.bsky.social
Senior Policy Analyst. Now at the Spanish National Office of Foresight and Strategy 🔎
From the sunniest city in Europe: AlmerĂa 🌞
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I also have a website: https://marespadafor.github.io
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This work would not have been possible without the funding and feedback of the amazing Mapineq – Mapping inequalities through the life course project. Thank you!
PS: Views are my own.
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I invite you to check out our study and join the conversation on creating healthier, more equitable learning environments for all: rdcu.be/d7ksO
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On this International Education Day, let’s remember that building a better education system also means tackling the environmental challenges shaping students’ learning conditions.
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Four months ago, the TSJM court overturned Madrid’s LEZ, a step backwards given the proven benefits of these policies not just for air quality but for learning outcomes. Cities like London and Paris are already tightening restrictions—why not follow their lead?
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🚸 What can governments do? While countries like Spain have contingency plans for extreme temperatures, policies to shield students from poor air quality are lagging.
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Students exposed to cleaner air earlier and for longer periods show even greater benefits. These effect sizes align with prior research, including studies on chess players where bad air quality hindered performance—a fitting analogy!
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Implementing LEZs not only improves air quality but also significantly boosts the academic performance of students living in and around these zones.
This effect, though modest, is meaningful—especially for students striving to access competitive schools or degrees.
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đź’ˇ My recent work with @mvaldes1989.bsky.social & @conteristo.bsky.social, published today (what better timing than International Education Day?), explores the relationship between low-emission zones (LEZs) and academic performance. Our findings?
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Despite this, policies addressing poor air quality in schools remain limited, even as research shows its tangible impact on human capital formation.
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🌬️ Air pollution is a growing concern globally, affecting not just health but also how we learn. In 2022, Madrid recorded a PM2.5 concentration of 9.3 µg/m³, which surpasses WHO’s air quality guidelines.
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In Madrid, between 2019 and 2023, residents experienced an average of 23.2 days per year with temperatures exceeding 35°C. Yet, while extreme heat is addressed, one equally pressing issue—air pollution—often flies under the radar.
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One striking insight from the report is the rising need for schools to become more resilient to extreme weather events. Globally, the share of people experiencing at least two weeks of hot days annually has increased from 24% in 1979 to 46% in 2022.
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