Aug 17, 2020 | Education, Education Technology, Investments
Technology has been nothing short of a godsend during the pandemic, allowing us to work, play and stay in touch with loved ones all while maintaining the appropriate social distance. And with many classrooms closed as schools have transitioned to remote learning, the...
Aug 17, 2020 | COVID-19, Education, Leadership, Partnerships, Race Equity Partners, Smart Justice, Strategy
It’s no secret that in the United States, there are disparities in our society that cut across racial lines. Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) disproportionately experience injustice within the criminal legal system, and face barriers in education,...
Aug 17, 2020 | Access and Success, Education, Partnerships, Spark Grants, Startup Spotlight, Strategy, Student Basic Needs
Photo: Dianne Avery Photography/Getty Images, courtesy of Seldin/Haring-Smith Foundation Even before the onset of the global pandemic, college life was a struggle for many students looking to make ends meet while getting their education. To those unfamiliar...
Aug 17, 2020 | COVID-19, Education, Education Technology, Events, Investments, Leadership, Partnerships
In 1932, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed that electricity was not a luxury reserved for only those with means, but a necessity for modern American life. As a result of intentional public policy decisions established throughout the 20th century, even the...
Aug 14, 2020 | Access and Success, COVID-19, Education, Education Technology, Events, Student Basic Needs
Connecting California, Pt. 2 Stronger Together: The Role of Cross-Sector Partnerships in Digital Equity Thursday, September 17th, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. PDT Click here to register with Eventbrite Amongst its far-reaching effects, the coronavirus pandemic of 2020...
