New Jersey

In 2020, New Jersey became the first state to mandate the instruction of climate change across all subjects through their education standards. New Jersey is currently leading the pack when it comes to climate change education in the country and are doing what they need to be at this time.

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Climate Issues

  • Increasing rainfall
  • Sea level rise
  • Rising temperatures

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES​

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection provides lesson plans and resources for educators to introduce and teach climate change in the classroom

POLICY AND LEGISLATION​

Action Items

Who to Contact?
Department of Education Acting Commissioner: Kevin Dehmer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (609) 376-3500

Find the email Template Advocating for Climate Education here