We’re kicking off this school year with a surge of positive energy following last week’s CAELI quarterly meeting. With the majority of our CAELI members in attendance, the enthusiasm for advancing environmental literacy across California was palpable. Attendees shared insights, celebrated progress, and set the stage for a dynamic year ahead. This season promises to … READ MORE

Welcome to the opening edition of the 2024–25 CAELI season! In this newsletter, we’re excited to share key updates and initiatives that will shape the year ahead. CAELI project director Andra Yeghoian reflects on the successes of the June CAELI Leadership Retreat, where leaders gathered to set priorities and build on the momentum from last … READ MORE

This month, discover the inspiring story of resilience from the Bay Area Climate Literacy Exchange, which overcame unexpected challenges created by the very threat that educators and leaders were united to tackle. The event highlighted the growing urgency and collaborative efforts needed to address climate challenges in education. And don’t miss our summer recommendations. Add … READ MORE

As we make a transition from the school year into summer, we are eager to share some exciting new resources that CAELI members have been working on throughout the 2023-24 season. After months of collaboration and development we are excited to share two new projects that aim to bring environmental literacy into two critical focus … READ MORE

As the natural landscape around us blooms, so do the many graduates celebrating this graduation season. In May, we celebrate the CAELI COE Fellowship Graduates, and the many incredible California schools and leaders being recognized for their commitments to environmental literacy and sustainability. Finally, we are sharing the final topics and registration links that are finishing out … READ MORE

As April turns the world’s focus to climate, we are reminded how climate change is tied to climate justice. STEM4Real is taking a leadership role by revolutionizing STEM education and bridging the equity gap in environmental learning. Leena Bakshi and Tashanda Giles-Jones share their journey, emphasizing the importance of representation, challenges in diversity, equity, and … READ MORE

As we transition from winter to spring we know that many folks across the state have been impacted by extremely wet and snowy weather, and many viruses and sicknesses. Despite all these challenges, our CAELI community has been busy with activities and making progress on a variety of projects and initiatives! In our March update, … READ MORE

Looking back now, it’s hard to believe that CAELI’s focus on equity was not always inevitable. In 2015, the Blueprint for Environmental Literacy Task Force recognized the need to understand how best to integrate equity. The resulting Theory of Action emphasized inclusivity and fairness in scaling up environmental literacy for all students and led to … READ MORE

What was a formative memory of nature when you were a child? A camping road trip to Bodie, California with her great aunt and uncle was all it took for Mackenzie Wieser, CEO of Sacramento Splash, to know the transformative power of nature. She now leads an organization that works to bring those formative experiences … READ MORE

If you can believe it, we are already halfway through the school year. Teachers and administrators will soon have a much-needed winter break. We hope everyone has a nourishing holiday! The holidays are usually a time of reflection and we have much to take stock of. CAELI has been hard at work in the first … READ MORE