Op-Ed: NJ must continue to lead on climate change education

By: Lauren Madden

Outlets: NJ Spotlight

Published: October 27, 2026

Words: 577

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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In 2020, New Jersey made history, becoming the first state in the U.S. to include climate change in learning standards across subject areas and grade levels. This trailblazing effort, designed to prepare children for the economy of the future, takes children’s thoughts and experiences seriously. Studies have consistently shown that well-structured education about our changing climate reduces eco-anxiety in children. Additionally, it prepares children to think about complex interconnected global issues and sets them …

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