Gear up for the 2025 Certification Cycle

Learn more with our fall certification webinars on November 12, and December 12, 2024.

Join this hands-on workshop to explore a free interdisciplinary unit on the environmental and social benefits of trees.

Read Her Story

Monthly recognition program for heroes in the Sustainability Jersey program. Nominate a hero in your community today!

Announcing 18 interdisciplinary units

These units support K-5 standards-based instruction that integrate climate change education. Click here to learn more.

PSEG-Funded Grants Cycle Now Open!

Learn more via the PSEG cycle page under the Grants tab.

Congratulations 2024 certified schools, Digital Schools Star recipients, and special award recipients!

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Engage your students in authentic learning experiences

Winners can receive grants of up to $2,500 for their schools!

Thank you to all who submitted a grant proposal!

Submit your grant authorization document by the deadline to finalize your application. Find the submission link on the NJEA Cycle page. Funding decisions will be announced in mid-February.

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Learn how the Direct Pay program can assist you in capturing the tax credits associated with your energy projects.

Is your School a Digital School Star?

These schools leverage technology to enrich student learning, enhance communications, and improve operations. Interested in joining them?

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

View Districts, Schools and Approved Actions

Find participating districts and schools and search school certification reports to view documentation for approved actions.

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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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Upcoming Events

The Benefits of Trees: An Interdisciplinary, Project-Based Unit TCNJ School of Education Jan 10, 2025
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Bringing Climate Change Education to New Jersey’s K-5 Classrooms Online Jan 14, 2025
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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