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...
This newsletter we’re celebrating major progress for environmental literacy in California while sharing new research, resources, partnerships, and opportunities that help prepare students to lead a more sustainable future.
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In May 2026, the California State Board of Education adopted its Portrait of a Learner, a statewide framework that connects curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student supports around a common purpose while emphasizing engaging, relevant learning opportunities. Importantly, the final framework...
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 final vote of...
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.
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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.
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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)...
