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  • Educational Economics
  • Pediatric Allergy

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  • Seasonal pollen allergies affect 20% of school-aged children.
  • Allergies are known to impair cognitive functions like focus and problem-solving.
  • The economic impact of pollen on academic achievement is understudied compared to air pollution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the association between airborne pollen levels and student performance on standardized tests.
  • To quantify the impact of seasonal allergies on educational outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized daily pollen count data merged with school district records.
  • Employed statistical analysis to correlate pollen variation with student assessment scores.

Main Results:

  • A one standard deviation increase in pollen levels reduced the pass rate for 3rd-grade ELA assessments by 0.2-0.3 standard deviations.
  • The same increase in pollen levels reduced the pass rate for math assessments by 0.3-0.4 standard deviations.

Conclusions:

  • Airborne pollen levels have a substantial negative impact on student academic performance.
  • Findings highlight the need to consider pollen allergy management in educational policy.
  • Further research should explore empirical limitations and broader policy implications.