October 03, 2022
John Henry, senior manager of STEAM and sustainable schools at the New Jersey School Boards Association, has retired after nine years of dedicated service with the Association.
June 13, 2022
Each month, the nonprofit organization that supports community efforts to reduce waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and improve environmental equity recognizes a local leader with an inspiring story about promoting sustainability.
June 06, 2022
During the webinar, titled “Strategies for Implementing a Green Fund,” presenters will showcase stories from K-12 schools that are using the model to support sustainability programs.
February 24, 2021
In the midst of a pandemic, a record number of schools achieved certification in 2020.
June 06, 2019
How one district, led by its board of education, has made impressive sustainability strides.
September 07, 2016
Sustainable Jersey for Schools has announced that 83 schools have achieved the 2016 Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification. The 83 schools come from 24 different…
June 21, 2016
Across the country, schools are under major pressure to “go green” and protect the environment while teaching our children. But school leaders with a vision…
March 07, 2016
Sustainability hasn’t traditionally been a top concern for school officials. School budgets, the 2 percent tax levy cap, student achievement, curriculum issues, the health and…
February 11, 2016
Sustainable Jersey, in collaboration with the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA), launched a voluntary certification-recognition program for schools in New Jersey in October. The…
February 09, 2016
The difficult decisions facing school districts, from budget cuts to improving test scores to personnel issues, are significantly multiplied when districts choose to design and…