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Nurturing Talents, Fostering Excellence

Unity Charter School exemplifies educational excellence, infusing Education for Sustainability throughout our culture. Student agency drives critical thinking and inspires advocacy through a constructivist learning approach. Unity fosters global understanding and graduates students ready to change the world for the better.

Mission & Philosophy

At Unity Charter School, our focus on sustainability makes us unique, but how and why we teach it define our distinction. Our educational philosophy is focused on the development of the whole child—academic, social and emotional—and is approached in immersive ways that foster the development of confident, capable global citizens and 21st century leaders.

News & Announcements

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

In 2024 and 2025, the IAC held several webinars that highlighted the many ways that extreme heat impacts New Jersey residents, communities, and places.

Erin Colfax receives award standing next to two other people.

Unity Charter School Celebrates Award-Winning Environmental Education Leader

Unity Charter School is proudly celebrating a remarkable achievement as Science Integrationist Erin Colfax has been named one of the winners of the 26th annual Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards, New Jersey’s premier recognition of outstanding environmental achievements, programs, and projects. Colfax received this honor in the category of Environmental Education, a testament to her exceptional leadership in bringing sustainability and climate-focused learning to life for Unity students.

Unity Charter School Invites Community to Join Climate Resilience Webinar

Unity Charter School is pleased to invite community members, families, educators, and environmental advocates to attend an upcoming statewide webinar featuring Jennifer Carcich, Director of Learning Acceleration and Sustainable Development at Unity Charter School, as a panelist.

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