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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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Ten Strands Releases Nation’s First Comprehensive Data Report on Environmental and Climate Action in California’s TK–12 Public Schools

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON May 2, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 2, 2025 CONTACT:Camille SolivaCommunications Specialistcsoliva@tenstrands.org SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Ten Strands is proud to unveil a landmark publication from its Data Initiative for Environmental and Climate Action in California’s TK–12 Schools: Opportunities and Barriers for Accelerating Environmental...

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May 1, 2025 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON May 2, 2025

Learn how the Solano County Office of Education stands as a leading example of prioritizing outdoor environments as powerful tools for learning in this week’s newsletter. CYCP Cohort 3 applications are now open through May 27 — and don’t forget...

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April 17, 2025 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON April 17, 2025

In honor of National Poetry Month, we feature Chapter 510, an Oakland-based youth writing, bookmaking, and publishing center that uplifts young voices. We also share our past poetry campaigns and highlight Earth Day resources.

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April 3, 2025 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON April 3, 2025

Meet Jaimie Cloud in our Q&A, founder and president of The Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education, who has spent the last thirty years empowering students and educators with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to create a sustainable future!

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March 20, 2025 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON March 20, 2025

Six students from elementary to college joined a Youth Voices panel alongside global climate leaders. EdSource featured our chief innovation officer, Andra Yeghoian, and UndauntedK12 CEO, Jonathan Klein, urging California to ensure every student learns in a safe, climate-ready school....

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Climate Resilient California & Californians: Youth Voices Panel

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON March 20, 2025

At the end of February, Karen Cowe, our chief executive officer, joined Maryanne Wolf, director of the UCLA Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice, and six students—from elementary school to college—at the Climate Resilient California and Californians for...

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March 6, 2025 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON March 6, 2025

This week’s newsletter highlights how Krista Croteau’s vision for a new learning space evolved into her innovative Forest Fridays. We’re also calling for support for SB 341, laying the groundwork for future investments in garden-based education, plus sharing more CAELI...

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February 20, 2025 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON February 20, 2025

Lindsay Iversen and Ian Gilchrist from the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) highlight in their recent blog how organizations like CFR and Ten Strands are working to bridge the gap in climate education by providing essential resources. Plus, we share...

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February 6, 2025 Newsletter

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON February 6, 2025

In this week’s newsletter, Annie Ransom, an educator from Rio School District, shares her district’s journey to becoming a CA Green Achiever and a National Green Ribbon Awardee. We also celebrate the CYCP Cohort 2 graduates and highlight CAELI resources.

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California Youth Climate Policy Leadership Program Celebrates Its Second Cohort

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON January 31, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 31, 2025 CONTACT:Camille SolivaCommunications Specialistcsoliva@tenstrands.org SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Ten Strands proudly celebrates the successful completion of the second cohort of the California Youth Climate Policy Leadership Program (CYCP), a joint program in partnership with UndauntedK12 and...

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