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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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How the Planeteers Are Changing Their School and Themselves

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON February 13, 2026

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...

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California Youth Lead the Way on Climate Policy, Graduating Third CYCP Cohort

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON February 12, 2026

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...

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February 5, 2026 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON February 5, 2026

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.

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January 22, 2026 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON January 22, 2026

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.

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January 8, 2026 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON January 9, 2026

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...

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At the Threshold: A New Year for Climate-Ready Schools

Posted By  Karen Cowe , Andra Yeghoian
  • ON January 6, 2026

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...

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December 18, 2025 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON December 18, 2025

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.

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Ten Strands Intern: Leena Maharajh

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON December 16, 2025

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...

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December 4, 2025 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON December 5, 2025

This month’s newsletter highlights a year-end giving opportunity and features recaps from the Green California Schools Summit, fall progress from CYCP, a new statewide climate action report, and the launch of the Youth Environmental Data Leadership Program.

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Ten Strands and CAELI Lead Statewide Conversations at the Green California Schools Summit

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON December 2, 2025

In November, Ten Strands joined district leaders, California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI) members, and partners at the Green California Schools and Higher Education Summit in Pasadena, California. The gathering brought together a statewide community committed to ensuring that California’s TK–12...

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