1st Annual Sustainability Education Week | School of Education

February 15-19, 2021
Each night from 7-8:30 p.m. on Zoom

There are many issues, such as poverty, hunger, social injustice, educational inequities, and environmental degradation, which threaten the sustainability of local and global communities. Current generations are feeling the impact of these issues more than ever before. As these threats affect our global community, it is important to adopt a mindset that we are all responsible for creating positive change. We need to gain a deeper understanding of these issues and collaborate with others in order to develop appropriate responsive actions. As educators, we need to promote positive change by making our own work more sustainable and by preparing our students to face the challenges set before them.

Welcome Message from New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy

Transcript

Hi, everyone. This is First Lady Tammy Snyder Murphy. It is my honor to welcome you to Monmouth University’s Sustainability Education Week. This past June, I was thrilled to announce that New Jersey would become the first state in the nation to incorporate climate change across all K-12 education standards. This is not only because we recognize that climate change is the most important existential threat currently facing the world, but also because we believe in the power of education. As you take part in this conference, my hope is that every one of you understands the role you can play in combatting our climate crisis. We are so proud that New Jersey has the best education system in the nation, and are confident that our students, who are already passionately motivated on this issue, will become the leaders of the green economy and the climate movement. I want to thank Monmouth University for hosting this important event, and I look forward to all that you will accomplish in the coming week as you participate in this conference. Thank you, and have a wonderful experience.

About the Event

Sustainability Education Week is an annual, weeklong event held by Monmouth University’s School of Education with sessions each night designed to:

Educate the community about sustainability issues
Create a forum for discussion, reflection, and collaboration among school administrators, teachers, future educators, students, and Monmouth University faculty
Offer professional development opportunities for teachers learning to integrate sustainability education into their curricula
Share best practices and provide networks of support for schools and teachers
Allow K-12 students to engage in challenges related to sustainability

2021 Schedule of Events

Focus: Environmental Sustainability

Sustainability Education Week FAQ

February 15-19, 2021, each night from 7-8:30 p.m. on Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided on the day of the event to the e-mail that you have provided in your registration.

You can register using this link.

Yes, registration closes. Please register by February 14, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Please contact Mary Kate Kane at mkane@monmouth.edu

No, this is a free event provided by Monmouth University School of Education.

No, you do not need to attend every day. Please make sure to sign up for the specific day(s) that you plan on attending when you register so that we can plan accordingly.

Yes, you will earn a certificate of 1.5 hours for attending or presenting in each session.

Any student in grades K-12 can apply. An application can be found here. Be sure to apply by January 15, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

For more information, please contact KC Lubniewski, at kservili@monmouth.edu.

Jiwon Kim