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Special Edition: Campaign for Outdoor Learning
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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...
The Power of the Outdoors: Redefining California’s Vision for Learning
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This article is the second in a series featuring the formation and progress of a coalition to carry out a statewide California Campaign for Outdoor Learning. The first article is here. Want to get involved? Contact cstrang@berkeley.edu or croyer@tenstrands.org. For...
December 19, 2024 Newsletter
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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...
A Young Voice for the Planet: Interview with Zach Fox-DeVol
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This article is part of our Youth Voices series. At Ten Strands we believe that young people have valuable perspectives and a critical role in shaping our society and our world. We recognize their power to drive dialogue and create...
Statement of Purpose: Connecting the Dots
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Statement of Purpose: Ten Strands continues to introduce its staff through statements of purpose that reveal the motivations and ambitions of their work. Today, we hear from Xun “Judy” He Ten Strands’ data initiative analyst intern. Judy reflects on her...
Outdoor Learning and Its Benefits Should Be Available to All Students
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I hadn’t been at the San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) as a new associate superintendent for very long before I had an opportunity to visit our Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center. Situated on a bend of the San...
December 5, 2024 Newsletter
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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...
Nurturing a Nature Connection in Children: A Foundation for Climate Action
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A comprehensive 2021 United Nations report underscores the severity of Earth’s “triple environmental emergency”: climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution (UN 2021). This interlinked crisis, often called a “poly-crisis,” weaves together multiple global challenges—including food and water scarcity, mass migration,...