Jan 24, 2022 | Open Educational Resources
By Justin Chapman In 2005, Danny Murillo arrived at the security housing unit at Pelican Bay State prison, where he would remain in solitary confinement, known as “the SHU,” for the remainder of his sentence. It wasn’t long before his fellow inmates encouraged him to...
Jan 20, 2022 | Smart Justice, Spark Grants
Two of the best methods to increase economic prosperity are post-secondary education and workforce development, particularly among incarcerated individuals and formerly incarcerated individuals. To help make these pathways more accessible, elevating the voices of...
Jan 10, 2022 | Spark Grants, Student Basic Needs
The cost of attending college often determines if students enroll and persist throughout their degree programs. Recognizing the essential role financial aid plays in a student’s success, the Michelson 20MM Foundation was proud to award a Spark Grant to Education...
Jan 10, 2022 | Open Educational Resources, Student Basic Needs
Governor Newsom’s January 10, 2022, budget proposal builds on the 2021 Budget Act, which included significant investments in financial aid and supports to address student basic needs, reduce student housing costs and develop zero-text-book cost degrees, and establish...
Jan 7, 2022 | Education Technology, Investments
Osmosis, a Michelson 20MM portfolio company, recently became a part of Elsevier, the world’s largest scientific publishing company. Osmosis offers more than 2,000 videos designed to distill some of the most complex medical concepts and procedures into accessible...
