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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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Q&A: Ten Strands SXSW EDU Panel Explores The Future of Outdoor Learning Education

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON April 21, 2022

When the National COVID-19 Outdoor Learning Initiative (NCOLI) was launched at the height of the pandemic in 2020, it sought to stem the inequities in education exacerbated by COVID-19. Two years later, founding partners Ten Strands, Green Schoolyards America, the...

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April 8, 2022 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON April 8, 2022

We interviewed Terra Linda High School junior Sarah Mondesir about her unique project, “Flavor Profiles,” a cookbook that tells the story of Black women who have lost their lives through police violence.

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March 17, 2022 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON March 18, 2022

Heather Taylor, the founder of Outside School in Richmond, CA, shares her story with us about inspiring students in the outdoors!

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Letter Of Interest For Environmental Education Resources

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON March 11, 2022

We’d like your help circulating a call for Letters of Interest (LOI) for a new project we’re working on related to developing K–12 curricular resources focused on climate change and environmental justice. This is a joint project between Ten Strands,...

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March 3, 2022 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON March 7, 2022

Our partner, The Lawrence Hall of Science, has produced Outdoor Learning Guidance and Outdoor Learning Menus that provide tools and support for implementing outdoor learning.

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Ten Strands Stands with the People of Ukraine

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON February 28, 2022

Ten Strands stands with the people of Ukraine in the face of this heartbreaking attack. We hold them in our hearts and stand opposed to the violence against them.

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Feb. 17, 2022 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON February 21, 2022

We interviewed Earth Force CEO and President Vince Meldrum to discuss putting environmental education into action by challenging students to find climate solutions.

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Feb. 3, 2022 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON February 3, 2022

Outdoor Afro founder and CEO Rue Mapp joined us to discuss making outdoors more accessible by connecting Black families to the experience of nature.

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Jan. 20, 2022 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON January 20, 2022

Educator Steven Rasmussen shares his story of founding a new outdoor school in Calistoga.

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Jan. 6, 2022 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON January 6, 2022

Chaffey High School junior Alison Walls contributes an important piece about the connection between air quality and quality of life.

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