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.
In this week’s newsletter, we are excited to highlight the collaborative achievements, innovative initiatives, and inspiring resources that Ten Strands and our partners have developed this school year, reflecting our shared commitment to sustainability and environmental education.
...As the school year comes to an end and summer is in full swing, we want to reflect and share all the resources that Ten Strands and our partners have created this year. From perspective articles that uplifted our community...
In this week’s newsletter, we highlighted the efforts of Ten Strands and our partners in developing databases that offer insights into the state of environmental and climate education across California’s TK–12 schools. We’re also thrilled to celebrate the students and...
Over the past year and a half, Ten Strands has spearheaded initiatives that use an equity-informed and data-driven approach to scaling environmental and climate action in California schools. These efforts have focused on collecting data and compiling data sets focused...
Learn how the California Youth Climate Policy (CYCP) Leadership Program is shaping tomorrow’s climate leaders. Plus, get to know Sarah Whiting, our director of client engagement services and data science at Ten Strands, as she shares her journey towards creating...
Since its launch in 2023, the California Youth Climate Policy (CYCP) Leadership Program has continued to flourish in every capacity: bolstering student confidence, enhancing knowledge of advocacy campaigns, and reinforcing their commitment to civic engagement. Engaging forty climate activists from...
This week, we launched the Outdoor Classroom Day campaign and celebrated SCUSD’s recognition as a California Green Ribbon School District. We also honored the late Delaine Eastin, former California State Superintendent of Public Instruction and a champion of environmental education,...
Ten Strands is proud to support the Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) as they are being recognized as a California Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Honoree. This recognition is a testament to the unwavering commitment and collaborative spirit exhibited...
This week’s newsletter celebrates the crafting of a collective poem from over sixty worldwide contributions, reflecting a global tapestry of voices, skillfully curated by Allie Rigby. Additionally, we’re proud to announce that the Youth Climate Ambassadors Leadership Program has been...
This week, the Climate Ready Schools Coalition’s dedication was recognized with the Best of Green Schools Award, highlighting their advocacy for climate-resilient school infrastructure and urging policymakers to prioritize climate action to protect children’s well-being in the face of climate...
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