Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.  -Margaret Mead 

New NJ PBSIS Resources

Visit the Universal Prevention page for lots of new and updated resources.

Three Great Ideas!

Thank you to our school partners for sharing their implementation ideas with us!

• Lincoln Early Childhood Center, Westfield Public Schools
  • List of habit building strategies to support micro learning of prevention practices 
• Dr. John Winslow Elementary School, Vineland Public Schools
  • Positive Greetings at the Door Poster 
• Lindeneau Elementary School, Edison Township Public Schools
  • Universal Prevention Substitute Packet 

Just & Inclusive Schools

An important feature of universal prevention is creating an inclusive and just school culture and climate. In November we celebrate the rich traditions, languages, and contributions of the people indigenous to North America. Interested in offering respectful activities that facilitate a school-wide climate of understanding and inclusion?  Check out these education resources to celebrate Native American Heritage Month:

• Smithsonian Institution
• U.S Department of the Interior
• Native American Heritage Month.gov
• Edsitement.neh.gov
• National Archives
• National Park Service
• Center for Native American Youth
• Curated resource list from MAEC

Let’s Be Kind Together

World Kindness Day is November 13th.  Kindness is the foundation of just and inclusive schools.  

• World Kindness
• Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
• Inspire Kindness

NJ PBSIS Announces Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year.