Register Join Sustainable Jersey to learn about the wide array of funding options available to help municipalities and school districts add electric vehicles to their fleets. Funding options exist for all types of fleet vehicles, including mid- and heavy-weight vehicles like buses and trucks,...

This series of six in-person sessions offered by PRISM at Montclair State University supports educators in teaching New Jersey state science standards for climate change education for grades 4-12. Teachers will develop their content knowledge about climate science and its interdisciplinary...

Register for November 29 Register for December 2 Webinars are being offered by the New Jersey Department of Education to introduce the new website it launched to help educators understand climate change and deliver the new climate change education student learning standards. ...

Today, Sustainable Jersey announced that it is accepting grant applications for sustainability projects. The 2022 Sustainable Jersey Grants Program cycle, funded by the PSEG Foundation, will award: $200,000 to municipalities and $100,000 to schools and school districts. Grants for...

Navigate to: Student Sessions Teacher Sessions Previous Sessions   2021 – 2022 Educational Sessions The New Jersey Student Climate Challenge starts with a question—how can we meet the challenges posed by the...

Register This session will provide students with an overview of the Climate Challenge, tips on selecting a project, resources, and a review of how submissions will be evaluated. A New Jersey youth climate activist will also share her experiences and how you can make a difference in your...

Register There is a lot to love about electric vehicles. In addition to being powerful and fun to drive, electric vehicles reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, making them an important tool in the fight against climate change. Students have a role to play in supporting the...

Register Our climate is changing as evidenced by local, regional, and global data. How to address our changing climate requires the combined efforts of many, including beyond the sciences. This session will introduce the CLEAN network and highlight instructional resources for accessing...

Register Food waste is the single largest contributor to municipal landfills resulting in devastating impacts on our environment and public health. Rotting food in landfills produces methane—a greenhouse gas even more potent than carbon dioxide. It is also a gross misuse of valuable...

On Monday, Feb. 28, the New Jersey School Boards Association and Sustainable Jersey will release a comprehensive report with dozens of recommendations on how New Jersey schools can incorporate K-12 climate change education throughout the curriculum. The guidance in “Report on K-12 Climate...