Ten Strands leads the California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI) to create a system of support in California that enables all students to have local, standards- and environment-based experiences that enhance […]
California’s Environmental Principles and Concepts have a timely and relevant place in the new state frameworks. In 2003, the California Education and the Environment Initiative, Assembly Bill 1548, was passed by California’s legislature […]
To be successful, students need to learn key skills—such as critical thinking, problem solving, and communication—and meet academic goals. Teachers need access to high-quality professional learning experiences that help them […]
The California Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI) Curriculum is a powerful, state board of education-approved instructional resource that helps educators teach to state standards in science, history–social science, and […]
We believe that every student in California can achieve environmental literacy; that all students deserve the opportunity to understand, interact, and connect with their environment in meaningful ways that promote learning and growth. We act as a connector, building partnerships and forging pathways to ensure that California’s K–12 students receive a high-quality education with an environmental component. Together we create a healthy future for our planet and its inhabitants.
In September 2007, I enrolled my son in kindergarten at our local elementary school. I have a clear [...]
Teaching robust Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) lessons can be challenging, so asking teachers to center instruction on [...]
As teaching science moved into the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), teachers needed background in these exciting new [...]
“For the love of God, not one more thing!” This was my first thought when hearing about the [...]
As we look back on 2019, we want to thank you for your support and engagement with Ten [...]
Young people from around the globe have taken to the streets–and to the United Nations–to protest adult inaction [...]
"Pour ce qui est de l’avenir, il ne s’agit pas de le prévoir, mais de le rendre possible." [...]
“I need a glue gun!” “Should we use black or white paper?” “Think about the angle.” “Let’s try [...]
The challenge: How to equitably increase access to environmental and arts knowledge for 4,000 K–12th grade students countywide [...]
This article is part of our Youth Voices series. At Ten Strands we believe that young people have [...]
