Dear New Jersey Educators,

Year after year, New Jersey’s public education system is ranked one of if not the absolute best in the nation, an achievement that simply would not be possible without the dedication, creativity and skillfulness of our educational professionals. 

You teach each generation to communicate, to think critically and to be curious about the world around them, skills that will serve our students well throughout their lives. Now that New Jersey has fully integrated climate change education across all nine K-12 standards, you are also helping the next generation of leaders prepare to tackle the environmental obstacles and embrace the opportunities of the present and future. As you take on this new challenge, we are committed to helping you prepare and supporting your professional growth. 

To this end, and to ensure this work continues beyond this administration, we have developed this resource page, built out our Office of Climate Change Education, and committed millions in funding to support school districts with the implementation of climate change education. 

Educating our youth and preparing them for the future is among the most important and challenging work anyone can do, and thanks to you, New Jersey is positioned to continue leading the climate movement. Together, we can ensure that our students are equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to combat the climate crisis and dominate the green economy, no matter what career they choose. 

I know our students couldn’t possibly be in better hands, and I thank you all!

My very best,

First Lady Tammy Murphy