This year, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) expanded its impact across New Jersey through meaningful educational experiences that connected classroom learning to real-world inspiration.

Educators participated in professional development programs, students engaged in immersive field trips, and new partnerships helped us bring New Jersey’s stories of excellence into schools and communities throughout the state.

Through every program, our goal remained the same: helping students see what is possible through the examples of remarkable New Jerseyans whose leadership, creativity, innovation, and perseverance continue to inspire future generations.

Growing Educational Partnerships

  • Teachers Insurance Plan | Professional Development, Special Events, and Field Trip Grant Opportunities
    NJHOF was proud to continue its partnership with Teachers Insurance Plan to support educators throughout New Jersey through professional development opportunities, educator engagement initiatives, special events, and field trip grant opportunities.Through the Teachers Insurance Plan Field Trip Grant Program, schools have access to funding support that helps bring students to the NJHOF at American Dream for an immersive educational experience. By reducing financial barriers, the program helps ensure that more students can explore the stories of New Jersey’s leaders, innovators, artists, athletes, and changemakers.

    Interested in bringing your students to NJHOF? CLICK HERE to learn more about the Teachers Insurance Plan Field Trip Grant Program and apply today.

  • Montclair State University College for Education and Engaged Learning

This year, NJHOF continued its partnership with Montclair State University through professional learning experiences focused on civic leadership, social-emotional learning, media literacy, and student voice.

Programs including Lessons from NJ Changemakers: Civic Leadership and SEL, and Media, Identity, and Voice: From Radio Waves to Reels, provided educators with practical strategies for bringing leadership, communication, and critical thinking into their classrooms.

Through this partnership, NJHOF and Montclair State University continue to support educators through innovative learning experiences that connect New Jersey’s history, leadership, and culture to today’s classrooms. CLICK HERE to learn more.

  • National History Day New Jersey

NJHOF was proud to continue its partnership with National History Day New Jersey, an organization that empowers students through historical research, inquiry, and storytelling.

This year, NJHOF presented the New Jersey Changemakers Award, recognizing an outstanding student project that explored the impact of influential New Jerseyans and demonstrated excellence in historical research and critical thinking.

Together, NJHOF and National History Day New Jersey continue to inspire students to explore the stories, people, and events that have shaped our state and nation. CLICK HERE to learn more.

  • Girl Scouts Partnership

NJHOF was proud to expand its partnership with Girl Scouts through leadership programming and special events that celebrated service, confidence, and the accomplishments of young women throughout New Jersey.

Together, we continue to create opportunities for girls to see themselves reflected in the stories of New Jersey’s trailblazers and changemakers.

  • Jersey City Public Schools SEL Pilot

This year marked the launch of an exciting social-emotional learning pilot program with Jersey City Public Schools.

Using the stories of New Jersey Hall of Fame inductees, students explored resilience, leadership, responsible decision-making, relationship skills, and community engagement while building meaningful connections to their own goals and aspirations.

We look forward to continuing this work and exploring opportunities to expand NJHOF-inspired SEL programming to additional school districts across New Jersey.

  • The Balancing Act

This year, NJHOF began an exciting collaboration with The Balancing Act, creating new opportunities to share our mission, educational programs, and the inspiring stories of New Jersey Hall of Fame inductees with broader audiences.

As we look ahead to the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to expand this partnership and explore new ways to spotlight educators, students, community leaders, and the impact of NJHOF’s educational initiatives across New Jersey and beyond.

CLICK HERE to learn more about The Balancing Act.

To explore partnership and programming opportunities with the New Jersey Hall of Fame, email Alexandra Genova at learning@njhalloffame.org.