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Monday, February 15, 2010

California's environmental policy starts in kindergarten � Ventura County Star

California's environmental policy starts in kindergarten Ventura County Star:

"In what officials are calling a landmark move, California public schools now have state-approved environmental curriculum for students all the way from kindergarten through 12th grade.

The state Board of Education this year signed off on 76 sections of curriculum — part of California’s Education and the Environment Initiative — and they are expected to be available for teachers online shortly at no charge.

“This is another example of California leading the nation in environmental policy,” said Lindsay VanLaningham, deputy director of communications for the California Environmental Protection"