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The First Time They See the Ocean
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I’m a naturally competitive person. Whether it’s sports, business, or anything else, nothing brings out my competitive streak like an uneven playing field. Early in my education career, I worked with two groups: the students in my school day classes...
June 18, 2026 Newsletter
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This newsletter we’re celebrating major progress for environmental literacy in California while sharing new research, resources, partnerships, and opportunities that help prepare students to lead a more sustainable future.
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Rebuilding the Ecology of Childhood Beyond Screen Time
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There’s a well-respected model in child development called the ecological systems theory (Bronfenbrenner 1979). It posits that child development is best understood in the context of the entire ecosystem in which children grow up and the forces that shape it....
Environmental Literacy Embedded in California’s Vision for Student Success
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In May 2026, the California State Board of Education adopted its Portrait of a Learner, a statewide framework that connects curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student supports around a common purpose while emphasizing engaging, relevant learning opportunities. Importantly, the final framework...
June 4, 2026 Newsletter
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Craig Strang’s latest Outdoor Learning article explores how outdoor experiences can help reduce screen time while supporting student well-being, connection, and resilience. The newsletter also highlights findings from a UC Berkeley student research partnership on climate risk and school preparedness,...
What’s Water? Getting Our Kids Offline and Back Outside
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(This article is the fourth in a series featuring the formation and progress of the coalition carrying out the California Campaign for Outdoor Learning. It is also the first in a new series exploring the connection between outdoor learning and...
AB 2158 Passes Assembly
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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 final vote of...
May 21, 2026 Newsletter
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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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