As families, educators, and leaders come together, we want to share essential resources in this special edition newsletter dedicated to California wildfire support. The loss of instructional hours, the trauma, and the emotional toll on our children are truly unimaginable....
In our first newsletter of 2025, we highlight how Daily Acts’ Climate Resilient Schools Program is transforming traditional schoolyards into sustainable and functional spaces. We also announce an exciting new partnership with the CTA Institute for Teaching and share Julie...
My decision to join Ten Strands was guided by my belief that environmental education holds the key to empowering students to become informed and proactive individuals, equipped to address the pressing environmental challenges of today and tomorrow. I saw this...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 8, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:Ten StrandsCamille SolivaCommunications Specialistcsoliva@tenstrands.org The CTA Institute for TeachingMarissa GliddenIFT Program Organizermglidden@cta.org Ten Strands and IFT Unite to Empower California Educators with Climate Justice-Focused Grant Program San Francisco, CA – Ten Strands and the...
The modern American schoolyard is dominated by two elements: asphalt (hardscape) and lawn (softscape). The living schoolyard movement, covered in Sharon Danks’s book Asphalt to Ecosystems, transforms schoolyards into lush environments “that strengthen local ecological systems” and provide opportunities for...
We’re happy to share the second article in a series featuring the formation and progress of a coalition to carry out a statewide California Campaign for Outdoor Learning! Craig Strang’s article offers an in-depth look at the initiative, showcasing the...
This article is the second in a series featuring the formation and progress of a coalition to carry out a statewide California Campaign for Outdoor Learning. The first article is here. Want to get involved? Contact cstrang@berkeley.edu or croyer@tenstrands.org. For...
We hear from Dr. Troy Brown, superintendent of SJCOE, about the many opportunities available for students to explore outdoor learning. We’re also excited to feature Xun “Judy” He as she shares her statement of purpose. Additionally, we get a sneak...
This article is part of our Youth Voices series. At Ten Strands we believe that young people have valuable perspectives and a critical role in shaping our society and our world. We recognize their power to drive dialogue and create...
Statement of Purpose: Ten Strands continues to introduce its staff through statements of purpose that reveal the motivations and ambitions of their work. Today, we hear from Xun “Judy” He Ten Strands’ data initiative analyst intern. Judy reflects on her...
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