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2016—A Year of Accelerated Momentum for Environmental Literacy
Posted by Will Parish on November 30, 2016It’s almost the end of the year—and what an exciting one it has been for Ten Strands and our partners! Teachers are embracing environmental literacy in thousands of schools throughout California, and the momentum continues. Environmental literacy is being infused into the core subjects of science, history-social science, and English language arts. Students taught these […]
A Watershed Moment for Environmental Literacy for All K–12 California Students
Posted by Gerald Lieberman, PhD on November 4, 2016For many decades, California has been a national leader in educating students about the environment, and now more than ever, the state recognizes that environmental literacy is crucial to sustaining the economic and environmental wellbeing of all Californians. This is embodied in the California Education Code and reflected in the educational mandates of many state […]
The Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators recognizes outstanding K–12 teachers who employ innovative approaches to environmental education and use the environment as a context for learning for their students. Up to two teachers from each of EPA’s 10 regions are selected to receive this award. The White House Council on Environmental Quality […]
Teacher Participant to Mentor: How I Got Comfortable With the NGSS
Posted by Julie DiMaio on October 12, 2016It has been almost a year since I first attended the San Mateo Environmental Learning Collaborative (SM ELC). Focused on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), SM ELC is a unique opportunity hosted by Ten Strands, SEER, and the San Mateo County Office of Education—STEM Center offered to K–8 teachers. As part of SM ELC, […]
October 2016 Newsletter
Posted by Ariel Whitson on October 5, 2016We’re excited to share updates on our work as we move toward environmental literacy for all California students!
Framework for the Future: Education Upgrade for California Students
Posted by Bryan Ehlers on September 13, 2016California just did something big. It didn’t get a lot of headlines, clicks, or television news coverage, but it will fundamentally transform the way we teach our 6.2 million students. The California Board of Education voted to include five key Environmental Principles and Concepts as part of the state’s new framework for how to teach […]
San Mateo Environmental Learning Collaborative: A Provider’s Perspective
Posted by Carlie Cooney on August 24, 2016At the beginning of the San Mateo Environmental Education Learning Collaborative (SM ELC) workshop, Dr. Gerald Lieberman asked us who didn’t feel comfortable or knowledgeable applying the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The majority of teachers in the room raised their hands. Before we joined the SM ELC, I would have raised my hand as […]