We’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of California’s Environmental Principles and Concepts with an article by Dr. Lieberman, highlighting their ongoing impact in shaping the future of education in California. Additionally, we’re excited to share the new Brief and Toolkit, developed...

As families, educators, and leaders come together, we want to share essential resources in this special edition newsletter dedicated to California wildfire support. The loss of instructional hours, the trauma, and the emotional toll on our children are truly unimaginable....

In our first newsletter of 2025, we highlight how Daily Acts’ Climate Resilient Schools Program is transforming traditional schoolyards into sustainable and functional spaces. We also announce an exciting new partnership with the CTA Institute for Teaching and share Julie...

We’re happy to share the second article in a series featuring the formation and progress of a coalition to carry out a statewide California Campaign for Outdoor Learning! Craig Strang’s article offers an in-depth look at the initiative, showcasing the...

We hear from Dr. Troy Brown, superintendent of SJCOE, about the many opportunities available for students to explore outdoor learning. We’re also excited to feature Xun “Judy” He as she shares her statement of purpose. Additionally, we get a sneak...

Exciting highlights from the Green CA Schools and Higher Education Summit include presentations by chief innovation officer Andra Yeghoian and director of client engagement services and data science Sarah Whiting. Laís Fleury of the Alana Foundation explores the benefits of...

We’re kicking off conference season by highlighting Ten Strands and members of CAELI at the California Science Educators Conference. Additionally, we hear from Dr. Gary Waddell, superintendent of Santa Clara Unified School District, about actionable steps districts can take to...

In this week’s newsletter, we recap highlights from the 2024 K–12 Climate Justice Summit, share resources for a climate resilience webinar, and announce the upcoming Green California Schools and Higher Education Summit.

In this week’s newsletter, Dr. Glassy and Dr. Tandon discuss how improved access to outdoor spaces is leading to healthier, happier children. We also recap Julie Ira’s workshop at the Bay Area Youth Climate Summit and provide advocacy updates on...

The Ten Strands team gathered for our bi-annual staff retreat, focusing on connection and rejuvenation through learning and environmental stewardship activities that deepened our relationship with the land. We also highlight Dr. Tibbitts’ insightful article, which outlines strategies and resources...