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EVERY STUDENT IN CALIFORNIA CAN ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY

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Rooted in Nature: Solano County’s Outdoor Learning Journey—Part 1: Early Learning to High School

Ever notice how students light up when they step outside? Whether it’s the fresh air, the open space, or the[...]

Willow tree along the bank of a flowing river arches to frame the scene of sky and hills.

April 17, 2025 Newsletter

In honor of National Poetry Month, we feature Chapter 510, an Oakland-based youth writing, bookmaking, and publishing center that uplifts[...]

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Special Edition: Earth Day Resources

In celebration of Earth Day, we’re excited to share resources, services, and programs that reflect our collective commitment to protecting[...]

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Protected: You Belong Here: Reclaiming Nature as a Classroom Where Every Student Can Learn, Heal, and Lead 

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Ten Strands Releases Nation’s First Comprehensive Data Report on Environmental and Climate Action in California’s TK–12 Public Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 2, 2025 CONTACT:Camille SolivaCommunications Specialistcsoliva@tenstrands.org SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Ten Strands is proud to unveil a landmark[...]

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May 1, 2025 Newsletter

Learn how the Solano County Office of Education stands as a leading example of prioritizing outdoor environments as powerful tools[...]

Screenshot 2025-04-29 at 8.35.48 AM

Rooted in Nature: Solano County’s Outdoor Learning Journey—Part 1: Early Learning to High School

Ever notice how students light up when they step outside? Whether it’s the fresh air, the open space, or the[...]

Willow tree along the bank of a flowing river arches to frame the scene of sky and hills.

April 17, 2025 Newsletter

In honor of National Poetry Month, we feature Chapter 510, an Oakland-based youth writing, bookmaking, and publishing center that uplifts[...]

Green Yellow Collage Earth Day Instagram Portrait Post (1)

Special Edition: Earth Day Resources

In celebration of Earth Day, we’re excited to share resources, services, and programs that reflect our collective commitment to protecting[...]

Screenshot 2025-05-12 at 6.53.20 PM

Protected: You Belong Here: Reclaiming Nature as a Classroom Where Every Student Can Learn, Heal, and Lead 

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

[...]
Screenshot 2025-05-02 at 12.36.56 PM

Ten Strands Releases Nation’s First Comprehensive Data Report on Environmental and Climate Action in California’s TK–12 Public Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 2, 2025 CONTACT:Camille SolivaCommunications Specialistcsoliva@tenstrands.org SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Ten Strands is proud to unveil a landmark[...]

20240924-FSAS-garden-020

May 1, 2025 Newsletter

Learn how the Solano County Office of Education stands as a leading example of prioritizing outdoor environments as powerful tools[...]

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Learn About Our Environmental Literacy Efforts

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California Environmental Literacy Initiative

The California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI), led by Ten Strands, works statewide with guidance from CAELI Members to create systems[...]

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Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Projects

Ten Strands partners with the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems and key entities to advance[...]

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Outdoor Learning Initiatives DRAFT

Ten Strands’ outdoor learning initiatives intend to make safe and healthy outdoor learning spaces widely available to TK–12 students as[...]

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Blueprint for Environmental Literacy

On September 15, 2015, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson released the much anticipated A Blueprint for Environmental Literacy: Educating[...]

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National Outdoor Learning Initiative

Ten Strands is proud to be a founding partner of the National Outdoor Learning Initiative (NOLI), a collective impact project[...]

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Seeds to Solutions

Filling a Gap in Students’ Education “Things in our backyard were drying up. Summers have been super hot or unnaturally[...]

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California Environmental Literacy Initiative

The California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI), led by Ten Strands, works statewide with guidance from CAELI Members to create systems[...]

6N4A1993

Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Projects

Ten Strands partners with the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems and key entities to advance[...]

iStock-2120634538z (1)

Outdoor Learning Initiatives DRAFT

Ten Strands’ outdoor learning initiatives intend to make safe and healthy outdoor learning spaces widely available to TK–12 students as[...]

Blueprint cover

Blueprint for Environmental Literacy

On September 15, 2015, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson released the much anticipated A Blueprint for Environmental Literacy: Educating[...]

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National Outdoor Learning Initiative

Ten Strands is proud to be a founding partner of the National Outdoor Learning Initiative (NOLI), a collective impact project[...]

Writing down notes of my discovery in nature today

Seeds to Solutions

Filling a Gap in Students’ Education “Things in our backyard were drying up. Summers have been super hot or unnaturally[...]

Partners

Every student in California can achieve environmental literacy, and all students deserve the opportunity to understand, interact, and connect with their environment in meaningful ways that promote learning and growth. Ten Strands acts as a connector, building partnerships and forging pathways to ensure that California’s TK–12 students receive a high-quality education with an environmental component. Together, we can create a healthy future for our planet and its inhabitants.

The Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI) Curriculum is a powerful instructional resource that has made history by making environmental literacy an integral part of K–12 instruction.

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ENVIRONMENTAL LESSONS DELIVERED

33,589

TEACHERS TRAINED

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NEW SCHOOLS USING ENVIRONMENT-BASED EDUCATION

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