I recently joined the Ten Strands team as the new Director of Professional Learning and Community Building, focusing on Seeds to Solutions: high-quality, free K–12 units on California environmental topics. I followed the development of the resources — and became...
In a world increasingly shaped by complex environmental challenges, the ability to integrate knowledge across disciplines is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. However, too often, mathematics, science, and computer science content remains siloed in the classroom, leaving educators and...
Chief innovation officer Andra Yeghoian recently spoke at the New Taipei 2025 International Youth Climate Forum, which was held in New Taipei City, Taiwan. This year’s theme was “One World, Young Talk,” and the forum brought together over one hundred...
At Ten Strands, we act as a catalyst, transforming systems to bring high-quality environmental education to all students. Our Q&A this month features Seaberry Nachbar, whose twenty-five years at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) perfectly embody this mission....
As summer break winds down, students are stepping into a new school year: reconnecting with friends, meeting new teachers, and discovering what they’ll be learning. Many students are also seeing real-world impacts of climate change in their own communities: extreme...
This July, more than 290 educators from across North America gathered virtually for the 20th Annual Teach Climate Network Summer Institute, hosted by Climate Generation. Taking place July 14–16 or 17, the institute offered a three-day professional learning experience focused...
At the heart of Solano County Office of Education’s (SCOE) outdoor learning initiatives are California’s Environmental Principles & Concepts (EP&Cs). These five principles guide educators in connecting classroom content to real-world environmental systems and challenges. Through professional learning sessions and...
Ever notice how students light up when they step outside? Whether it’s the fresh air, the open space, or the chance to move freely, nature has a way of awakening curiosity, deepening learning, and sparking joy. Learning in nature boosts...
“I have a dream.” These words are familiar and powerful. They shaped and continue to inspire a major American movement, but they’re also the words I used at Back to School Night this past August, as I met with the...
The sun has barely made itself known, and I’m already frazzled, anxious, and late! Is it even possible to start off the day in a calm and pleasant state when you have two kids and yourself to get ready and...
