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Author: Ten Strands

Ten Strands

Ten Strands' mission is to strengthen the partnerships and strategies that will bring environmental literacy to all of California’s K–12 students. Our vision is a world where everyone understands and experiences the interrelatedness of people and place; where all students have access to high-quality education with an environmental component; and where all people have the knowledge, awareness, and ability to make decisions that promote health and wellbeing for themselves and their communities.

Ten Strands' mission is to strengthen the partnerships and strategies that will bring environmental literacy to all of California’s K–12 students. Our vision is a world where everyone understands and experiences the interrelatedness of people and place; where all students have access to high-quality education with an environmental component; and where all people have the knowledge, awareness, and ability to make decisions that promote health and wellbeing for themselves and their communities.

Articles by Author: Ten Strands

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A Year of Progress in Climate Education and Sustainability

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON June 3, 2025

As the school year winds down and planning for the next begins, it’s important to pause and reflect on the incredible progress made over the past year. As a backbone organization at Ten Strands, our mission is to strengthen partnerships...

Seeds to Solutions press release

Groundbreaking K–12 Curriculum on California Environmental Challenges and Solutions Now Available

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON May 21, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 21, 2025 CONTACT:Camille Soliva, Ten Strands, csoliva@tenstrands.orgIan Bain, San Mateo County Office of Education, ibain@smcoe.org Groundbreaking K–12 Curriculum on California Environmental Challenges and Solutions Now Available Seeds to Solutions™ offers free, solutions-oriented, age-appropriate lessons on timely issues...

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May 15, 2025 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON May 15, 2025

In this week’s newsletter, we celebrate the honorees of this year’s CA Green Ribbon Awards and hear from Jason Spencer, founder of Green Light Go Outside, about how their transformative outdoor learning experiences are impacting underserved youth and communities.

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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

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON May 2, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 2, 2025 CONTACT:Camille SolivaCommunications Specialistcsoliva@tenstrands.org SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Ten Strands is proud to unveil a landmark publication from its Data Initiative for Environmental and Climate Action in California’s TK–12 Schools: Opportunities and Barriers for Accelerating Environmental...

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May 1, 2025 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON May 2, 2025

Learn how the Solano County Office of Education stands as a leading example of prioritizing outdoor environments as powerful tools for learning in this week’s newsletter. CYCP Cohort 3 applications are now open through May 27 — and don’t forget...

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April 17, 2025 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON April 17, 2025

In honor of National Poetry Month, we feature Chapter 510, an Oakland-based youth writing, bookmaking, and publishing center that uplifts young voices. We also share our past poetry campaigns and highlight Earth Day resources.

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April 3, 2025 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON April 3, 2025

Meet Jaimie Cloud in our Q&A, founder and president of The Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education, who has spent the last thirty years empowering students and educators with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to create a sustainable future!

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March 20, 2025 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON March 20, 2025

Six students from elementary to college joined a Youth Voices panel alongside global climate leaders. EdSource featured our chief innovation officer, Andra Yeghoian, and UndauntedK12 CEO, Jonathan Klein, urging California to ensure every student learns in a safe, climate-ready school....

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Climate Resilient California & Californians: Youth Voices Panel

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON March 20, 2025

At the end of February, Karen Cowe, our chief executive officer, joined Maryanne Wolf, director of the UCLA Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice, and six students—from elementary school to college—at the Climate Resilient California and Californians for...

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March 6, 2025 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON March 6, 2025

This week’s newsletter highlights how Krista Croteau’s vision for a new learning space evolved into her innovative Forest Fridays. We’re also calling for support for SB 341, laying the groundwork for future investments in garden-based education, plus sharing more CAELI...

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