Editor – International Journal of Sustainability for Young Scholars

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School Trips Need a Weather Backup Plan

October 10, 2026 Editor0 comment

Field-trip planning should include clear alternatives for heat, storms, poor air quality, and transport disruption.

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Exam Retake Policies Should Separate Mastery From Timing

October 10, 2026 Editor0 comment

Retake policies should measure later mastery while recording timeliness and preparation as separate parts of academic responsibility.

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Public Parks Need Better Rules for Temporary Exercise Equipment

September 20, 2026 Editor

Exercise groups sometimes bring cones, resistance bands, agility ladders, and portable equipment into public parks, where setups can spread across paths or shared lawns.

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Parent Conferences Need Student Preparation

September 2, 2026 Editor

Students should receive guidance before conferences so they can discuss evidence, goals, questions, and support needs.

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Student Portfolios Should Remain Exportable

September 2, 2026 Editor

Students should be able to export their portfolios when they graduate, transfer, or lose access to a school platform.

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Universities Need Clearer Policies for Prerequisite Waivers

August 30, 2026 Editor

Students sometimes have relevant preparation from another institution, work experience, or a different course but do not know whether a prerequisite can be waived.

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Community Recycling Programs Need Better Guidance for Worn-Out Shoes

August 26, 2026 Editor

Worn-out shoes are difficult to sort because they combine rubber, foam, fabric, leather, glue, and sometimes metal components.

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Schools Need Better Procedures for Borrowing Portable Whiteboards

August 23, 2026 Editor

Portable whiteboards are increasingly used for group work, tutoring, and temporary classroom setups, but they are easy to move and easy to lose track of.