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Job Opening – Environmental Educator (Part-Time)
The Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation (FONJSOC) unites people from all walks of life whose lives have been influenced through participation in programs at the School of Conservation. Our members are teachers, university professors, researchers, former students, environmental educators, former campers and counselors, and friends representing more than half a century of New Jersey School of Conservation (NJSOC) experiences.
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Exciting PAID Professional Development Opportunity on Climate Change Education for NJ Teachers
We are thrilled to be working with Ramapo College on their Climate Change Learning Collaborative as a community partner! NJSOC will serve as one of three regional training centers, where we will offer climate change professional development programming to educators across the state. Read about it at TapInto Morristown.
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New Jersey School of Conservation Celebrates Historic 75th Anniversary
Educators, summer camp alum, former students, and environmental leaders from across New Jersey come together at the Stokes State Forest to recognize school’s accomplishments and future.
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Endangered N.J. school saved by state budget boost, educators say
We are excited to announce that we have been approved for $2.8 million in state funding, allowing us to continue day-to-day operations and programming around campus! Many thanks to all who have supported us in this time of need. Read about it at NJ.com..
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To preserve conservation education, fund the school that does it best
Middle school science teacher, KC Bree, understands the positive and impactful influence that NJSOC has on children when they visit campus to have a hands-on learning experience. Bree is now calling upon lawmakers in Trenton to do what they can to support SOC and it’s future. Read more about it at NJ.com
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School of Conservation faces financial challenge
We are doing all that we can to ensure that our request for $3 million is fully funded by the state. Full funding will allow us to continue operating as staff, upgrading facilities, and providing environmental education to teachers and students across NJ. Read about it at SpartaIndependent.com
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Op-Ed: Lawmakers must step up and save the New Jersey School of Conservation
For school students and teachers across NJ, there are many impactful and valuable experiences to be had here at SOC. For physical education teacher, Bob LoCantore, it was disheartening to learn that we will be facing a 60% budget cut from the state, and is now calling upon the Governor’s office for action. Read about it at NJSpotlightNews.org
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NJ School of Conservation a resource for educators
We are not only excited to offer programming to students following our reopening, but to teachers as well. By adapting our teacher programs to meet the state’s new climate change curriculum, and introducing social and emotional lessons into our student programs, we hope to help meet the changing needs of 21st century education. Read about it at NJEA.org
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“Stoked” for a Homecoming
The beloved Stokes Music Camp has been a part of our history since its founding in 1993 by Montclair State University professor, Ruth Rendleman. We are thrilled to welcome them back to our campus this summer! Read about it at Montclair.EDU
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Beloved N.J. school will shut down all classes if huge budget cut is approved, leaders say
It’s a tough budget year in Trenton, but we need our funding request to be granted in order to deliver the programs to New Jersey students that our legislation expects of us. And we are working hard to do just