The study will focus on a group of New Jersey schools that have yet to be selected but mirror the state’s geography, demographics, grade levels and programming. Each school will produce a “green strategic plan,” action steps, lesson plans and resources.

Teams from the project districts will participate in training coordinated by the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey, an NJSBA affiliate, and provided by the Green Schools Leadership Institute.

School districts can obtain information about the study by contacting John P. Henry, EIRC challenge center and green schools leadership director, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Carol James, EIRC project development coordinator, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

—TOM HESTER SR., NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM