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.
This June, Ten Strands celebrated the inaugural cohort of the California Youth Environmental Data (CYED) Leadership Program, a new statewide youth leadership program that gives high school students the opportunity to use data to better understand—and help advance—environmental and climate...
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...
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...
This newsletter we’re exploring the path from climate education to climate action, celebrating youth leadership, tracking environmental literacy policy, welcoming new team members, and sharing opportunities to connect and take action across California.
...Explore stories on ocean-based learning, the growth of the CAELI COE Fellowship, a CYCP alum’s leadership journey, new UC Berkeley research supporting climate action in schools, and resources from our Friends and Partners.
...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...
In this July issue, explore how long-term partnerships are advancing environmental literacy across California, celebrate youth leadership and place-based learning, and discover new opportunities to take action and get involved.
...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...
In this newsletter, celebrate major legislative momentum for climate literacy in California, explore inspiring stories from outdoor learning and Green Ribbon schools, and discover new research advancing environmental literacy across the state.
...This article was developed for the CAELI Green Ribbon Initiative spring 2026 Green Hills Elementary School, part of the Millbrae Elementary School District in San Mateo County, is building a school culture where environmental stewardship, student leadership, and community engagement...