Oct 28, 2020 | Partnerships, Smart Justice, Spark Grants
Since 1970, the frequency of U.S. wildfires has skyrocketed. To combat this problem California utilizes incarcerated people in conservation camps, commonly referred to as fire camps, as a significant labor force – totaling 35% of the firefighting force. These...
Oct 23, 2020 | Digital Equity, Education Technology, Events, Student Basic Needs
If you missed our Connecting California events, you can find the recordings on our #ConnectingCA2020 YouTube playlist. Connecting California, Pt. 3 Philanthropy Post-COVID: Where Do We Go From Here? Thursday, November 19th, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. PDT In...
Oct 21, 2020 | Smart Justice, Spark Grants
Photo: Megan Burks for KPBS The Michelson 20MM Smart Justice Initiative (SJI) launched in 2019 to support individuals and communities impacted by our country’s punitive legal system forge brighter, more prosperous futures. The initiative leverages higher education as...
Oct 20, 2020 | Events, Open Educational Resources, Partnerships
Nearly ten years ago the Michelson 20MM Foundation was founded to tackle the broken publisher model. Textbooks prices were soaring and our education system was at an inflection point when it came to the high cost of instructional materials. Students and faculty needed...
Oct 6, 2020 | Partnerships, Smart Justice, Spark Grants
The Smart Justice Initiative (SJI) was launched in 2019 to support individuals and communities impacted by our country’s punitive legal system forge brighter, more prosperous futures through educational attainment and meaningful careers. We believe that postsecondary...
