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Monday, October 24, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Sustainable Jersey's technical assistance (TA) program gives districts hands-on support to help complete Sustainable Jersey energy actions, including the Energy Tracking and Management and the Energy Efficiency for Facilities actions. This session will feature school representatives sharing their experiences with TA for energy projects....
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Monday, October 24, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The Sustainable Jersey Grants Program offers annual grants ranging from $2K to $10K that can be used to advance sustainability initiatives in public schools. This Action Lab provides an overview of funding opportunities and how to apply, along with tips for crafting an effective proposal....
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Monday, October 24, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Empower students to take action to combat climate change by using your district’s buildings and grounds as learning laboratories. We’ll explore how to forge partnerships with educational institutions, government agencies, and environmental organizations....
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Monday, October 24, 3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
Sustainable Jersey has partnered with Rutgers Cooperative Extension to study and test best practices for reducing school food waste in three public school districts. Discover lessons learned from food waste audits, education, and operational changes to food service and waste management in efforts to cut waste from school meals....
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Tuesday, October 25, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
- Room: Atlantic Avenue Learning Lab
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- Room: Tennessee Avenue Learning Lab
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Tuesday, October 25, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Room: Student Innovation Showcase, Exhibit Floor
The STEAM Tank Challenge encourages students to apply science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) in response to world issues. The challenge is open to K-12 public school students in New Jersey. It lets students contribute to making the country sustainable, healthy, equitable, and safe. The program encourages students and...
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Tuesday, October 25, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
In this workshop, successful energy management staff will highlight energy management best practices and strategies to save energy and money, while improving indoor air quality and making school facilities more comfortable. The workshop will include an overview of funding options and incentive programs....
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Tuesday, October 25, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Making educational facilities energy efficient reduces gas and electric costs while reducing carbon emissions. This presentation will reveal simple and effective steps to make educational facilities more energy efficient. Attendees will learn about energy audits, potential savings, and where to find grant opportunities to implement solutions for PSE&G programs....
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Tuesday, October 25, 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
- Room: Investors Bank Theater, Exhibit Floor
Join us for the 2022 Sustainable Jersey for Schools awards ceremony on the Main Stage, October 25 at 12:15 PM. We will recognize 158 schools that earned bronze and silver certification, 13 schools that earned a Digital Schools Star, as well as recipients of the Sustainability Champion and Sustainability Makes...
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Tuesday, October 25, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
This workshop will shine light on parallels between music and STEM by looking at the similarities between the habits of mind. Participants will be offered strategies to make connections between music and STEM standards, disciplines, and objectives....
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Tuesday, October 25, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
School buildings and grounds provide opportunities to engage students, staff and the community in real-world learning about sustainable practices. Learn how the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program promotes this approach with examples from schools that include initiatives for energy conservation, waste management, and gardening....
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Wednesday, October 26, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Room: Student Innovation Showcase, Exhibit Floor
The STEAM Tank Challenge encourages students to apply science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) in response to world issues. The challenge is open to K-12 public school students in New Jersey. It lets students contribute to making the country sustainable, healthy, equitable, and safe. The program encourages students and...
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Wednesday, October 26, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Room: Pacific Avenue Learning Lab
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- Room: Atlantic Avenue Learning Lab
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Wednesday, October 26, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Wednesday, October 26, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
The climate change components of the K-12 New Jersey Student Learning Standards, adopted in 2020, equip students to combat climate issues, thrive in a green economy, and lead the state in building a sustainable future. See how to implement standards and get resources for professional learning, lesson planning, and community-based...
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Wednesday, October 26, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- Room: Student Innovation Showcase, Exhibit Floor
30 minutes to change the lives of your students...
Wednesday, October 26, 1:45 PM - 2:35 PM
Prepare to make the transition to electric buses. Learn how to assess bus routes and your existing fleet so you know which buses to replace. Learn about state and federal incentives, and guidance on installing the EV charging infrastructure needed for electric buses....
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Wednesday, October 26, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday, October 26, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- Room: Ocean Avenue Learning Lab
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- Room: Tennessee Avenue Learning Lab
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