This project analyzes climate change's impacts and evaluates policies like New Jersey’s “Get Past Plastic.” The group advocates for renewable energy investment and reducing local carbon footprints to promote sustainable practices.

This project focuses on improving school lunches by incorporating student feedback to create healthier, more appealing options. After comparing their own cafeteria menus with those of other schools, students noted dissatisfaction with food quality, variety, and nutritional value. Survey responses revealed that many students skip lunch or dislike the taste and presentation of meals. The project proposes fresh ingredients, more diverse and nutritious options (including vegetarian choices), and even the creation of a school garden to enhance both meals and learning about healthy food.

This project highlights the challenges students with mobility disabilities face in accessing school buildings. Through interviews, surveys, and research, the group identified issues like unstable railings and a lack of ramps or elevators. Their proposed solution, "aRamp," offers an affordable and efficient way to improve accessibility, with plans to present their findings to school leaders and the Board of Education to drive change.

This group of students address the lack of recess and lunch equipment at their school, citing worn-out or insufficient supplies. Through surveys and interviews with students and administrators, they found strong support for adding new sports gear and board games. Their action plan includes a petition, presenting their findings to school leaders, and proposing an accountability system to maintain the new equipment.

Students in Harrington Middle School are advocating for the implementation of a structured study hall to give students time during the school day to complete assignments, reduce stress, and improve academic performance. Citing multiple sources, surveys, and interviews, it emphasizes the benefits of study halls, including improved homework completion, better time management, and reduced anxiety—especially for students with busy after-school schedules. The action plan includes surveying students, proposing the idea to school leadership and the Board of Education, creating awareness posters, and running a trial implementation.

This group of middle school students seeks to create a more inviting classroom environment by improving seating arrangements, adding flexible seating, and incorporating student input. Survey results revealed that most students prefer non-row seating and enjoy classroom features like music during work time. Their plan emphasizes collaboration with teachers and the use of both budget-friendly purchases and free improvements to enhance comfort and engagement in learning spaces.