Ten Strands spotlights the journey of the Climate Ready Schools Coalition in California in "Building a Resilient Future: The Climate Ready Schools Coalition." In summary, the Climate Ready Schools Coalition, launched in 2022, has expanded to include thirty members from various organizations across the state, working to support California's adoption of nation-leading policies for school decarbonization and resilience. In 2023, the coalition focused on developing a statewide master plan through Senate Bill (SB) 394, which aimed to upgrade schools with clean energy technologies. Although SB 394 was vetoed, the coalition remains committed to advocating for healthy, resilient school infrastructure. In 2024, the coalition continues to build momentum, hosting policy forums and focusing on advocacy priorities, including SB 1182, The Climate Resilient Schools Act. The coalition's efforts were recognized with the Best of Green Schools Award in 2024.

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