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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,...
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,...