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October 1, 2026 Newsletter
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Celebrate the signing of SB 1048, explore climate literacy in action across California schools, and catch up on the latest from Ten Strands and our youth climate leaders.
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Catalyzing Districtwide Action: How Dr. Laurel Kruke and Ten Strands Are Transforming School Sustainability in Long Beach
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For Dr. Laurel Kruke, championing environmental literacy and sustainability in public schools is the realization of a lifelong passion. Holding a master’s degree in sustainability and a PhD in education focused on climate change education, Dr. Kruke spent years tracking...
Governor Newsom signs bill establishing California State Seal of Climate Literacy for California students
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 29, 2026 CONTACT:Camille Soliva, Communications Specialist SB 1048 establishes diploma distinction recognizing climate knowledge, green career preparation, and hands-on learning SACRAMENTO, CA – Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed SB 1048 (Becker) into law, establishing a California State Seal of...
CYCP Cohort 4: Midway Through and Making Moves
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The California Youth Climate Policy (CYCP) Leadership Program is halfway through its fourth cohort, bringing together 70 student leaders from across California to build skills, develop advocacy campaigns, and advance climate action in their local school systems. Since launching in...
Statement of Purpose: Mariah Grooms
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I grew up in the country, where life moved at the pace of the seasons. We grew our own food, played outside until the sun went down, climbed trees, and got our hands dirty in the garden. Nature was not...
Ten Strands Celebrates 20 Years of the Green California Summit
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On September 15–16, sustainability leaders from across California gathered in Pasadena for the 20th Anniversary Green California Summit, celebrating two decades of connecting California’s public-sector leaders with sustainability solutions. This milestone event brought together leaders from state and local government,...
September 17, 2026 Newsletter
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This week, we’re highlighting how professional learning can empower educators and students to turn environmental and climate education into solutionary action. We’re also exploring interdisciplinary, systems-focused teaching in San Ramon Valley Unified School District and new data on environmental staffing...
Reimagining Freshman Year: Inside San Ramon Valley Unified School District’s Solutionary Academies
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Standing beside poster boards, systems maps, and student-designed presentations, freshmen in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) shared their views on how global issues such as climate change, mental health, biodiversity loss, and social and political polarization connect...