What is a Green Team? Creating a sustainable school will require leadership, vision, and a commitment to starting the long-term journey toward sustainability. It does not matter what you call your green team; what matters is that it is working in a coordinated fashion to identify goals and...
Program Updates On a continuous basis, through the help of the task forces, the Certification Standards Committee reviews Sustainable Jersey for Schools program content, standards, and feedback to ensure actions are relevant, appropriate and up-to-date with current best practices. ...
Is your School a Digital Schools Star? Digital Schools Star Recognition A Digital Schools Star embraces the mindful implementation of effective digital learning and communication tools, resources, and practices – a commitment that is evident in its mission, culture, classrooms, and...
Resources Sustainable Jersey for Schools strives to aid schools in developing comprehensive sustainability programs with resources that can help them identify strategies, implement initiatives, and share their successes with others. ...
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...
Navigate to District-Only School-Only Mandatory Priority Digital Schools Collaboration Master Action Tracking Spreadsheet Action Types There are over 100 actions districts and...
Digital Schools Program History The Sustainable Jersey Digital Schools program was created in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Education and the New Jersey School Boards Association and endorsed by New Jersey Leadership for Educational Excellence. It builds on the legacy of the...
Application Tips You do not need to be an experienced grant writer to craft a successful grant application. The first step is to select a project that addresses a specific need or will enhance the community's sustainability efforts . The second step is to clearly communicate the project...
Contact Us Schools Program JoAnna Contarino 609-771-3427 schools@sustainablejersey.com Municipal Program Maureen Jones 609-771-2938 info@sustainablejersey.com Grants Program Kaitlyn Vollmer ...
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...