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Expanding Access to Climate Change Education and NJ Student Learning Standards Through Interdisciplinary Learning and Community Resilience Projects-Competitive
Division: Teaching and Learning Services
Office: Assistant Commissioner
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Purpose
The overarching goals of Expanding Access to Climate Change Education and the New Jersey Student Learning Standards through Interdisciplinary Learning and Community Resilience Projects grant program are to:
1. Expand equitable access to high-quality, standards-based climate change education for K-12 students.
2. Encourage student-centered experiential learning opportunities and engagement in location-based climate change solutions.
To further their standards-based climate change education initiatives, local education agencies (LEAs) will plan, coordinate, and execute an interdisciplinary, project-based unit plan and a corresponding student-led community resilience project focused on climate action and solutions in the students’ local community.
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has established a single 12-month project period grant program. This grant program is open to New Jersey LEAs in collaboration with at least one community partner (e.g., their municipality, a CBO that is currently engaged in place-based environmental education in their region, etc.).
Applicants may apply for up to $31,875. Based on the availability of FY24 state funding, this grant program will begin June 1, 2024 and will end on May 31, 2025.
Eligible Agencies: Operating NJ LEAs
Grant Type: Competitive
Total Amt. Available: $2,550,000