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 newsletter highlights student leadership, statewide partnerships, new data insights from the UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, youth climate policy milestones, and free classroom resources—showcasing the growing momentum for climate-ready schools across California.
...FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 18, 2026 CONTACT:Camille SolivaCommunications Specialistcsoliva@tenstrands.org Senator Becker introduces the State Seal of Climate Literacy Act to create a climate literacy diploma distinction for CA high school students SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Josh Becker (SD-13) introduced legislation to...
Back in December, Ten Strands connected with students from Westborough Middle School who have been working relentlessly to create change on their campus. They are the Planeteers Club. Advised by science teacher Corinna Low—an alum of the San Mateo County...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 12, 2026 CONTACT:Camille SolivaCommunications Specialistcsoliva@tenstrands.org California Youth Lead the Way on Climate Policy, Graduating Third CYCP Cohort SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Ten Strands proudly celebrates the successful completion of the third cohort of the California Youth Climate...
In this newsletter, you’ll find a recap of the newly graduated CYCP Cohort 3, along with details on how you can join us at upcoming conferences and workshops across California.
...This newsletter highlights the growing momentum for climate-ready education in California, elevating the power of advocacy, youth action, data, and student voice to drive systems-level change.
...In this first issue of our 2026 newsletter, you’ll hear from Ten Strands leadership as they reflect on a decade of work, the lessons learned, and the opportunities ahead. Together, they share how we are deepening our impact and advancing...
The beginning of a new year always feels like a threshold, a quiet opportunity to reset as schools reopen, routines settle back in, and the light begins to return. It’s a moment that invites reflection: not only on where we’ve...
This end-of-year newsletter highlights Ten Strands’ impact in 2025, from major milestones and stories to policy, educator, and youth leadership efforts across California. It also looks ahead to 2026 with new opportunities to stay engaged and advance climate education together.
...This article is part of our Youth Voices series. At Ten Strands, we believe that young people offer valuable perspectives and play a critical role in shaping our society and our world. We recognize their power to drive dialogue and...