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November 21, 2024 Newsletter
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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...
The New “School Climate”: The Climate Is Always Right for Environmental Literacy
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The life of the school district is never wanting for urgent matters requiring immediate attention. Some days, there seems to be a near-endless flow of urgent matters requiring our full attention and focus: curriculum and instruction, labor negotiations and partnerships,...
November 7, 2024 Newsletter
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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.
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Weaving Stories into Science: Reflections from the 2024 K–12 Climate Justice Summit
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Earlier this year, the Exploratorium’s Institute for Inquiry and Teacher Institute teams hosted the K–12 Climate Justice Summit, an event that brought together educators and leaders to explore the intersection of climate science, justice, and education. The summit aimed to...
October 17, 2024 Newsletter
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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...
Nature and Child Health from the Pediatrician’s Perspective
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Just like you, pediatricians have witnessed a shift in how children spend their time: more and more screen time, more and more (over) scheduled activities, and more parental stress, including concerns about all kinds of safety in public spaces. All...
Ten Strands Intern: Nupur Bhalla
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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...
Ten Strands Intern: Amanda Crawford
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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...