NEWARK, N.J., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey teachers are encouraged to apply
for funding through PSEG's Environmental Education Grant Program,
which provides funding to educators who can link their students'
understanding of math, science, computer science, and technology
with an enthusiasm and appreciation for the environment. This year,
PSEG will award $35,000 in
grants.
"Environmental education is fundamental to helping New Jersey's youth become responsible world
citizens, and offers creative ways for both students and teachers
to tie their appreciation of nature to academics," said
Vaughn McKoy, PSEG director of
corporate responsibility and sustainability, and president of the
PSEG Foundation.
"Now in its 20th year, this program is a prime example of PSEG's
commitment to supporting the efforts of our grantees and improving
the communities in which our employees live and work. This
successful partnership continues to provide kids and the general
public with a better understanding of the environment and
environmental issues."
Teachers of grades K-9 are encouraged to apply. Grants of up to
$3,500 per project are available this
year and can be used to purchase equipment, materials and field
trips that would not normally be provided by the school or school
district. Specific budget criteria are provided on the grant
application. Applications that focus on ideas for the development
of one or more classroom units, expansion or refinement of an
existing course or curriculum, and extension of classroom work to
community or after-school activities will be considered. Projects
must be conducted over at least two years. Grantees will be
announced by the end of October.
Teachers from schools in PSE&G's utility service area and
PSEG's Estuary Enhancement Program area may apply, as well as
schools located in New Jersey and
Delaware within PSEG's Emergency
Planning Zone. Public, private, parochial, and charter schools are
also eligible .Applications, which are available online, must be
postmarked by Friday, June 24th. For
more information on the towns, and to download an application,
visit www.pseg.com/eegrants.
The PSEG Environmental Education Grant Program began in 1991 as
a partnership with the New Jersey Business/Industry/Science
Education Consortium (NJ BISEC) and designed in cooperation with
the Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education (ANJEE). The
goal is to provide financial resources to help inspire teachers to
implement an interdisciplinary approach to teaching about the
environment and to foster new ideas. Since its inception, PSEG has
awarded more than $360,000 to fund
152 projects in over 100 school districts.
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG) is a
publicly traded diversified energy company with three principal
subsidiaries: PSEG Power, PSEG Energy Holdings, and Public Service
Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G). PSEG has a long tradition of
caring for New Jersey's people and
communities. Each year, the company and its employees invest
millions of dollars and thousands of hours to improve the quality
of life in New Jersey. The
company's culture dictates that service to customers and community
go hand-in-hand.
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SOURCE Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)