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 our conference sessions are great opportunities to meet new Sustainable Jersey for Schools community members, reconnect with colleagues from certified schools, and share best practices, resources and success stories related to critical sustainability issues. Download presentations from Sustainable Jersey for Schools conference sessions since 2016 below.

 

2024 Sustainable Jersey NJSBA Presentations


Sustainable Jersey for Schools presented the sessions listed below during NJSBA Workshop in October.

Using New Jersey's School Climate Survey and Platform

Learn about the New Jersey School Climate (NJ SCI) Survey and Platform, a free resource from Rutgers University and the New Jersey Department of Education, for school climate improvement. Hear from schools that have used NJ SCI resources and learn how school climate efforts relate to Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification.

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Securing Funds: Technical Assistance for School Energy Upgrades

Sustainable Jersey provides free technical assistance to help schools upgrade energy equipment. Its technical assistance team will collect utility data, analyze your school district's energy usage, identify incentive options for each facility, and support the school district in completing program applications. This session will include an overview of incentive programs.

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R'EVing Up: Electric School Bus Adoption Strategies

State and federal funding for electric school bus adoption and the necessary charging infrastructure is available, so now is the time to think seriously about changing fleet transition to electric! There are numerous factors and steps to consider, and our speakers will share their firsthand experiences.

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Fostering Digital Excellence: Advancing Education in a Digital Age

As technology evolves, questions arise about the role it should play in the classroom. How do we enhance and optimize learning experiences while preparing students for a technology-driven future? From harnessing AI to fostering digital citizenship and improving technological infrastructure, discover how to embrace the classroom of tomorrow.

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Previous Presentations


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