NJ Educator Climate Justice Survey
Thank you for agreeing to participate! The purpose of this survey is to begin establishing a snapshot of what New Jersey’s schools and educators are doing to address climate change. This survey is mainly targeted towards teachers, but we invite all school staff members to complete it. Personal information will not be collected unless you opt in to receive more information.
What grade(s) do you teach
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Pre K
Kindergarten
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
Higher Education
Retiree
Not a teacher - school personnel
Not a teacher - community member
Public school staff/employee retiree
Other
Which of the following subjects do you teach (select all that apply)
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World Languages
Career Readiness
Life Literacies and Key Skills
Health and Physical Education
Computer Science, Technology, Design Thinking
Visual and Performing Arts
Multiple Language Learners
Science
Social Studies
Math
English Language Arts
N/A
Other
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Do you feel that the climate impacts your job responsibilities/workplace environment?
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Yes
No
Potentially
If you answered yes, do you feel that it impacts (check all that apply)
Student behavior
Student performance
Physical and mental health (staff and students)
Absenteeism
School closures
Classroom temperatures
Safety of classroom environment
Other
Please elaborate more if you have specific details to add
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Is your school/district a certified NJ sustainable school?
Yes and I am aware of what we are doing for it
Yes, but I haven't seen any initiatives from it
We were in the past
No
I'm not sure
What programs does your building/district have in place to help protect our environment?
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Recycling
Food sharing table
Motion sensor lights
Solar Panels
EV Transportation
Greenhouse/Vegetable gardens
Composting
Energy saving lightbulbs
Electronic recycling program
Bottle filling stations
None of the above
Other
If you chose other, please explain
Does your school/district have a Green Team
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Yes
Yes, but I am not aware of the work that the team is doing
We did in the past
No
I'm not sure
Would you like to see your school/district be more proactive in addressing climate change?
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Yes
No
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Are you familiar with the NJ Climate Change Interdisciplinary Standards?
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Yes
No
Are you implementing the the NJ Climate Change Interdisciplinary Standards in your curriculum or lesson planning?
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Yes
No
Are you aware of any staff implementing the NJ Climate Change Interdisciplinary Standards?
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Yes
No
Has your district offered professional development opportunities on the NJ Climate Change Interdisciplinary Standards?
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Yes
No
I'm not sure
Have you seen professional development opportunities from outside agencies that offer training on the NJ Climate Change Interdisciplinary Standards?
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Yes
No
Are you aware of any staff members that are training others on the NJ Climate Change Interdisciplinary Standards?
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Yes
No
I'm not sure
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Are you aware that the NJ State Pension system is invested in fossil fuels?
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Yes
No
Do you feel that the NJ State Pension System should consider divestment from fossil fuels
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Yes
No
Possibly, I need more information
Would you like to see your union become more active in advocating for NJ to divest the NJ State Pension from fossil fuels?
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Yes
No
Possibly, I need more information
Would you like to receive more information about divestment?
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Yes
No
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In which district do you work?
In what county do you work?
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