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...
I hadn’t been at the San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) as a new associate superintendent for very long before I had an opportunity to visit our Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center. Situated on a bend of the San...
Exciting highlights from the Green CA Schools and Higher Education Summit include presentations by chief innovation officer Andra Yeghoian and director of client engagement services and data science Sarah Whiting. Laís Fleury of the Alana Foundation explores the benefits of...
A comprehensive 2021 United Nations report underscores the severity of Earth’s “triple environmental emergency”: climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution (UN 2021). This interlinked crisis, often called a “poly-crisis,” weaves together multiple global challenges—including food and water scarcity, mass migration,...
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