Jan 28, 2022 | Smart Justice
Kenia Miranda Verdugo has joined the Michelson 20MM Foundation as Smart Justice Program Manager. In her new role, Kenia will lead the foundation’s Smart Justice initiative, which strives to create innovative pathways to educational attainment, employment, and economic...
Jan 27, 2022 | Event, Student Basic Needs
Pregnant and Parenting Students in California: A Look at the CSU System Thursday, February 24, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST Register for the event Despite having a higher GPA on average than their peers, 52 percent of student-parents leave college within...
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...
