Craig Strang’s latest Outdoor Learning article explores how outdoor experiences can help reduce screen time while supporting student well-being, connection, and resilience. The newsletter also highlights findings from a UC Berkeley student research partnership on climate risk and school preparedness,...
A major milestone for outdoor learning and environmental literacy in California schools just happened: AB 2158, The Outdoor Learning and Environmental Literacy Act of 2026, passed the California Assembly Floor on May 27, 2026, with a bipartisan vote of 61–0 and no...
This newsletter spotlights how the Santa Clara County Youth Climate Initiative became a self-sustaining model for advancing climate literacy through youth leadership and cross-sector collaboration, alongside updates on SB 1048, youth programs, statewide initiatives, and community stories from across California.
...
This legislative season, Ten Strands is a proud sponsor of the Outdoor Learning and Environmental Literacy Act of 2026 (AB 2158), legislation designed to help California schools expand safe, standards-aligned outdoor learning to support student mental and physical health, engagement,...
This week’s newsletter spotlights how educators, students, and partners across California are advancing climate literacy through outdoor learning, youth leadership, green schools initiatives, and statewide collaboration. Highlights include expanded learning through the Region 6 STEAM Hub, LACOE partnerships, Ten Strands...
This newsletter highlights the benefits of outdoor physical education for student well-being, updates on advancing climate education bills, and new efforts to support climate resilience in schools—along with opportunities for community participation, student leadership, and educator resources.
...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 9, 2026 CONTACT:Camille Soliva, Communications Specialist California Climate Education Bills Pass Assembly and Senate Education Committees SACRAMENTO, CA – The Outdoor Learning and Environmental Literacy Act (AB 2158) and the State Seal of Climate Literacy (SB 1048)...
Tiffany Baca’s article highlights how environmental literacy connects classroom learning to real-world careers and community resilience. The newsletter also announces that CYCP Cohort 4 applications are now open, introduces a new Seeds to Solutions article, and shares a statewide school...
This newsletter highlights Shawn Rundell’s article on the importance of inclusive outdoor spaces for children with disabilities. We also share the final deadline for our 2026 advocacy priorities, celebrate the state’s 2026 Green Ribbon School awardees connected to CAELI, and...
Learn about efforts to expand environmental literacy and climate learning for students across California. Sign on to back three key 2026 priorities: implementation funding for Seeds to Solutions Climate and Environmental Justice Curriculum, the Outdoor Learning Act (AB 2158), and...
