Announcing the Annual Award recipients and 176 public schools that achieved certification in 2025

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10th Anniversary Highlights

To celebrate our 10-year anniversary, Sustainable Jersey for Schools launched a statewide video contest inviting schools to showcase the impact of their sustainability efforts. Schools submitted 60-second videos on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #DecadeofImpact.

Awards of $1,500, $750, and $500 went to the three schools whose videos received the most likes.

Congratulations to the winners:

1st place: Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Martí School 28, Elizabeth Public Schools
2nd place: Ocean Township Intermediate Middle School, Township of Ocean School District
3rd place: East Amwell Township School, East Amwell Township School District

Thank you to everyone who took part and helped celebrate a #DecadeofImpact.

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Digital Schools Star

Congratulations to the 2025 Digital Schools Stars!

Sustainable Jersey for Schools is proud to recognize 22 schools as Digital Schools Stars during the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Award Ceremony at the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) Conference.

These schools represent districts including: Hackensack School District, Readington Township School District, Woodbridge Township School District, Long Branch Public School District, and Tinton Falls School District.

This award honors schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to digital learning and innovation across leadership, instruction, and community engagement.

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Learn more about how your district can earn this recognition here. To see the full list of 22 schools awarded the 2025 Digital Schools Star, click here.

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