Guidance For School
Boards

Access guiding documents recommended by the NJ Thought Leadership Report as you support schools implementing the Climate Change Education Student Learning Standards.

Climate Change Education Standards FAQ

Look over this FAQ document for a basic overview of the climate change education standards. 

Climate Change Primer

Here is a video introduction to the New Jersey climate change learning standards and what they mean for school boards in NJ. You can always navigate to "Resources > Professional Learning" for more materials on climate change basics.

Report on K-12 Climate Change Education Needs in New Jersey

Review recommendations on how to implement the climate change education standards.

K-12 Climate Action Plan for Districts

Ask the right questions to determine opportunities for your district to develop local K-12 climate action plans.

Example Sustainability Policies

Adapt these sample sustainability policies to support climate change education.

Green Careers Pathway Maps

Support green workforce and career development with these pathway maps.