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The Lawrence Hall of Science Releases New Guidance For Implementing Outdoor Learning
Posted by The Lawrence on March 4, 2022When the National COVID-19 Outdoor Learning Initiative was launched in the summer of 2020, as a joint effort between founding partners Ten Strands, the Lawrence Hall of Science, Green Schoolyards America, and San Mateo County Office of Education, it was done to disrupt the educational inequities that were exacerbated by COVID-19. Since then, the intersection […]
Ten Strands Stands with the People of Ukraine
Posted by Ten Strands on February 28, 2022Ten Strands stands with the people of Ukraine in the face of this heartbreaking attack. We hold them in our hearts and stand opposed to the violence against them.
Feb. 17, 2022 Newsletter
Posted by Ten Strands on February 21, 2022We interviewed Earth Force CEO and President Vince Meldrum to discuss putting environmental education into action by challenging students to find climate solutions.
Interview with Earth Force CEO Vince Meldrum
Posted by Vince Meldrum on February 17, 2022Earth Force is putting environmental education into action by empowering young people to make real-world changes. A virtual organization, Earth Force is expanding its reach across the country, including in California where they work with organizations like YES Nature to Neighborhoods in Richmond, CA. In this week’s article, we interviewed Earth Force President and CEO […]
Lawrence Hall of Science Releases New Policy Brief Examining Impact of COVID-19 on Outdoor Science Programs
Posted by The Lawrence on February 9, 2022Millions of children have missed out on enriching outdoor science education experiences since the start of the pandemic. That is the conclusion of a new policy brief released on Feb. 8 by The Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley that examines the impact of COVID-19 on outdoor science programs nationwide. The […]
Feb. 3, 2022 Newsletter
Posted by Ten Strands on February 3, 2022Outdoor Afro founder and CEO Rue Mapp joined us to discuss making outdoors more accessible by connecting Black families to the experience of nature.
Interview With Outdoor Afro CEO Rue Mapp
Posted by Rue Mapp on February 3, 2022When the global pandemic forced widespread shutdown in 2020, Outdoor Afro founder and CEO Rue Mapp had a simple slogan that came to define the work of her organization: “nature never closes.” Outdoor Afro connects Black families through the experiences of nature in 56 cities throughout the country, inspiring healing, leadership, and ultimately environmental learning […]