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The California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI), led by Ten Strands, works statewide with guidance from a leadership council to create systems change in support of environmental literacy with a focus on access, equity, and cultural relevance for all students.

A Renewed Perspective for Environmental Literacy: A Q&A With Estrella Risinger & Juanita Chan-Roden

July 13, 2023

Change and transition are integral parts of growth and progress, offering initiatives an opportunity to welcome fresh ideas, perspectives, and innovation. For CAELI, change is a catalyst for renewed purpose...

CAELI Thanks Departing Co-Chair, Craig Strang & Words of Reflection

June 26, 2023

Craig Strang, lifelong environmental educator and activist, is stepping down as CAELI’s co-chair after nearly eight years of service. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Craig for his exceptional leadership,...

California Green Ribbon Schools Award, an Attainable and Worthy Endeavor

June 7, 2023

The California Green Ribbon Schools Award Program (CA-GRS) recognizes schools and districts making sustainability improvements and acts as a guide to drive meaningful actions to improve school districts’ environmental impact....

Friends of the Los Angeles River: Building Capacity for Nature, Climate, and Equity

May 9, 2023

Photo by Peter Bennett, taken at Glendale Narrows With headwaters in the Simi Hills and Santa Susana Mountains, the Los Angeles River runs forty-eight miles to Long Beach, emptying into...

From Classroom to Garden: Environmental Literacy and School Gardens in Val Verde Unified School District

April 7, 2023

Time and again, school gardens have proven to offer an abundance of benefits for students. Schools in the Val Verde Unified School District (VVUSD) have taken action in recent years...

CAELI District Innovation Hub Coordinates Networking and Learning at the California Green Schools Summit

November 7, 2022

The recent convergence of multiple societal crises has highlighted stark inequities in our institutions. Social impact and equity are no longer on the sidelines of public discourse. This October, the...