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Redemption Through Fire: Firefighting Careers for People with Records

Redemption Through Fire: Firefighting Careers for People with Records

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...
Connecting California: Solving the Digital Divide, Pt.3

Connecting California: Solving the Digital Divide, Pt.3

Oct 23, 2020 | Digital Equity, Education Technology, Event, 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...
Providing a Pathway in Prison for a University of California Degree

Providing a Pathway in Prison for a University of California Degree

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...
Michelson 20MM Foundation Sponsors Open Education Conference 2020

Michelson 20MM Foundation Sponsors Open Education Conference 2020

Oct 20, 2020 | Event, 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...
Get to Know Our Smart Justice Spark Grant Awardees

Get to Know Our Smart Justice Spark Grant Awardees

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...

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