A major milestone for outdoor learning and environmental literacy in California schools just happened: AB 2158, The Outdoor Learning and Environmental Literacy Act of 2026, passed the California Assembly Floor on May 27, 2026, with a bipartisan vote of 61–0 and no...
This newsletter spotlights how the Santa Clara County Youth Climate Initiative became a self-sustaining model for advancing climate literacy through youth leadership and cross-sector collaboration, alongside updates on SB 1048, youth programs, statewide initiatives, and community stories from across California.
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This legislative season, Ten Strands is a proud sponsor of the Outdoor Learning and Environmental Literacy Act of 2026 (AB 2158), legislation designed to help California schools expand safe, standards-aligned outdoor learning to support student mental and physical health, engagement,...
This week’s newsletter spotlights how educators, students, and partners across California are advancing climate literacy through outdoor learning, youth leadership, green schools initiatives, and statewide collaboration. Highlights include expanded learning through the Region 6 STEAM Hub, LACOE partnerships, Ten Strands...
This newsletter highlights the benefits of outdoor physical education for student well-being, updates on advancing climate education bills, and new efforts to support climate resilience in schools—along with opportunities for community participation, student leadership, and educator resources.
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Tiffany Baca’s article highlights how environmental literacy connects classroom learning to real-world careers and community resilience. The newsletter also announces that CYCP Cohort 4 applications are now open, introduces a new Seeds to Solutions article, and shares a statewide school...
This newsletter highlights Shawn Rundell’s article on the importance of inclusive outdoor spaces for children with disabilities. We also share the final deadline for our 2026 advocacy priorities, celebrate the state’s 2026 Green Ribbon School awardees connected to CAELI, and...
Learn about efforts to expand environmental literacy and climate learning for students across California. Sign on to back three key 2026 priorities: implementation funding for Seeds to Solutions Climate and Environmental Justice Curriculum, the Outdoor Learning Act (AB 2158), and...
This newsletter highlights how expanded learning and environmental literacy are growing across California. Read about students connecting learning to the natural world in an article by San Joaquin County Superintendent Dr. Troy Brown, plus updates on Seeds to Solutions office...
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.
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