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40 Grants Awarded for School Sustainability Projects
These grants, funded by NJEA, will support a diverse range of sustainability initiatives--learn more about the projects via the media release.
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Monthly recognition program for heroes in the Sustainable Jersey program. Nominate a hero in your community!
Trees for Schools Grant Cycle Now Open!
Public Schools, Colleges & Universities can learn more about these tree-planting grants on the program webpage. Applications due Tuesday, May 13!
Registration is now OPEN for the 2025 New Jersey Sustainability Summit!
View the webinar recording and presentation slides for an overview of the Sustainable Jersey Purchasing Resource Center, a powerful tool designed to help schools and municipalities access sustainable equipment and services.
It’s not too late to register for the Climate Challenge!
Join our info session to learn how to submit your project!
Join us for an update on the Direct Pay Program and how it helps schools and municipalities access clean energy tax credits.
Thank you to all who submitted a grant proposal!
Please make sure to submit your grant authorization document to finalize your application. Find the submission link on the PSEG Cycle page. Funding decisions will be announced in early May.
Introducing our new toolkit to help schools reduce food waste, promote healthy food, and address food insecurity.
Check out the toolkit!
Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Partnership Program
School Districts can NOW apply for free Energy Technical Assistance for School Facilities!
Current offerings include Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance for Municipal Facilities and Energy Efficiency Outreach Technical Assistance. Learn more.

Participating Districts and Schools

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Sustainable Jersey for Schools Certification Program

67% of New Jersey public school districts are participating

Climate Change block

The New Jersey Student Climate Challenge is open to New Jersey public school students in grades 6 to 12. It is an innovative approach for teachers to inspire learning about climate change through interactive, place-based projects that align with the New Jersey Climate Change Education Student Learning Standards. Students collaborate in small groups to address a cause or impact of climate change within their school or community, showcasing their accomplishments through a digital story.

To further support educators in preparing their students for the Challenge, the New Jersey Climate Education Hub offers resources and lessons to introduce or support climate change education in the classroom. These resources will empower teachers to cultivate a deeper understanding of climate change among their students and effectively guide them in exploring their projects with enhanced comprehension and purpose. 

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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 interactions with its stakeholders. Star schools document their successful digital learning strategies in the action areas of leadership, learning practices, and technology access in order to qualify for Star Recognition.

Schools that have met the Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification requirements are eligible to earn Digital Schools Star recognition in the same application cycle if they successfully complete the required actions. 

Schools in the following districts received Digital Schools Star Recognition in 2024: Elmwood Park School District, Hackensack School District, Flemington-Raritan Regional School District, Franklin Township School District (Hunterdon), New Brunswick School District, Woodbridge Township School District, Bedminster Township School District, and Franklin Township Public Schools (Somerset).

 

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