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Author: Ten Strands

Ten Strands

Ten Strands’ mission is to strengthen the partnerships, strategies, and systems that advance environmental literacy, ensuring all California TK–12 students thrive in sustainable, resilient schools and engage in meaningful environmental learning experiences, both in and beyond the classroom. Our vision is a world where schools are the foundation of environmental literacy and climate resilience; where every campus is a safe, sustainable, climate-ready community hub; and where every student develops the knowledge, skills, and agency to care for the planet and lead solutions in a changing world.

Ten Strands’ mission is to strengthen the partnerships, strategies, and systems that advance environmental literacy, ensuring all California TK–12 students thrive in sustainable, resilient schools and engage in meaningful environmental learning experiences, both in and beyond the classroom. Our vision is a world where schools are the foundation of environmental literacy and climate resilience; where every campus is a safe, sustainable, climate-ready community hub; and where every student develops the knowledge, skills, and agency to care for the planet and lead solutions in a changing world.

Articles by Author: Ten Strands

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Aug. 18, 2022 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON August 22, 2022

Andra Yeghoian, a new addition to Ten Strands, discusses her whole systems approach to catalyzing change in the education system.

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Aug. 3, 2022 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON August 8, 2022

A pair of youth advocates from Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action (SVYCA) discuss their Youth Leadership Summit and how advocacy for environmental policy and climate literacy is the catalyst for action.

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How Advocacy for Environmental Policy and Climate Literacy is the Catalyst for Action

Posted By  Diya Kandhra , Cici Xu
  • ON August 3, 2022

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...

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Ten Strands Announces Jeffrey Dowling as New Instructional Designer

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON July 30, 2022

Ten Strands, California’s leading nonprofit focused on advancing the environmental literacy of K–12 students, has hired instructional designer Jeffrey Dowling as it continues to strengthen a new Climate Change and Environmental Justice Program (CCEJP) that will guide the creation of...

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July 21, 2022 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON July 25, 2022

Doron Markus of the San Mateo County Office of Education, as well as Scott Harmon and Lucas Cohen of the Sustainable Future Outdoor Academy, discuss the importance of green career exposure to students and how it can help shape future...

Adult

July 7, 2022 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON July 8, 2022

Gregory Ira, the UC California Naturalist Program Director, shares valuable adult environmental education options!

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Statement of Purpose: Striving For Educational Equity

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON July 7, 2022

“Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin One of my favorite spots in the Pacific Northwest, where I’m from, is a small Seattle neighborhood known as Mt....

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Ten Strands Names Roni Jones New Director of Curriculum

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON June 24, 2022

Ten Strands, California’s leading nonprofit focused on advancing the environmental literacy of K–12 students, has announced the addition of new director of curriculum Roni Jones, who arrives with nearly three decades of success in leading educational systems. Jones will lead...

Newsletter

June 16, 2022 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON June 21, 2022

We are pleased to announce Save California Salmon as our Environmental Organization of the Year!

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June 2, 2022 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON June 13, 2022

We spoke with Future Imperfect host Shane Carter who shared her path as an educator and environmental voice as she explores California while interviewing young people, scientists, activists, and people working in state, local, and tribal government.

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