Digital Schools Program The Digital Schools Program was created In June 2020 to integrate new content into Sustainable Jersey for Schools that strengthens support for schools in meeting the challenges of digital learning and to help bring about a sustainable future for us all. It builds on...
Annual Award Recipients Sustainable Jersey for Schools presents its Annual Awards to schools who went above and beyond being certified in the designated year. The awards are presented at the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Annual Awards Ceremony, held during the New Jersey School Boards...
Special Awards Green Team Collaboration Award This award recognizes municipal and school green teams working together to advance sustainability in their schools and communities. Click on the video to the right to meet the school, and learn more about their sustainability...
New Jersey Schools Boards Association Conference The annual New Jersey School Boards Association Conference in October is a highlight of the year for Sustainable Jersey for Schools staff. The Sustainable Jersey for Schools Certification Awards Ceremony, our booth on the exhibit floor, and...
How to Close Out Your $2,000 Grant View the webinar recording and presentation here Reporting Forms Every Sustainable Jersey grant has reporting requirements that must be fulfilled in order to...
Sustainable Jersey for Schools at the 2023 New Jersey School Boards Association Workshop Each year Sustainable Jersey for Schools exhibits during the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) Workshop and provides training on different topics. Sustainable Jersey for Schools...
Climate Change Curriculum Resources In June 2020, New Jersey became the first state in the nation to incorporate K-12 climate change education across content areas when the State Board of Education adopted the 2020 New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS). The New Jersey Climate...
Why Get Certified? Sustainable Jersey’s certified schools are national leaders in implementing solutions to key sustainability challenges while proactively providing the next generation with the tools they need to help their communities be more resilient and better able to adapt to a changing...
EmPowered Schools 2023-2024 Apply to be an EmPowered School! The Empowered Schools program provides free support and resources to educate PK-12 students in saving energy and money in their schools and homes. Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G), New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG),...
Help Fund the Movement Since 2014, Sustainable Jersey for Schools has been engaging New Jersey public schools including board members, administration, staff, students, families, and community members in creating a healthier environment and more sustainable future - both inside and...