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Developing Trauma-Informed Curriculum for System-Impacted Parents: The Healing and Justice Center
The Healing & Justice Center, supported by the Michelson 20MM Foundation’s Smart Justice Spark Grant, offers trauma-informed programs to help justice-impacted BIPOC parents heal. Their innovative initiatives aim to break cycles of unhealed trauma, fostering healthier communities and brighter futures.
Empowering Youth with Education: The California Justice Leaders Postsecondary Pathways Program
Michelson 20MM has awarded a Spark Grant to Impact Justice’s CJLP3 initiative, which aims to expand educational pathways for justice-involved youth through a collaboration with the justice system. This builds on the success of the California Justice Leaders program and will scale efforts to help young people reintegrate into society successfully.
Advancing Digital Equity, Fighting Discrimination, and Expanding Broadband in California
As the year ends we reflect on the progress made in digital equity and broadband for all, and the challenges ahead.
Empowering Parenting Students: Building Belonging and Support at California’s CSUs
This blog discusses the challenges faced by pregnant and parenting students at California State Universities, emphasizing the need for clearer resources and stronger support. By fostering a sense of belonging, institutions can improve academic outcomes and student well-being.
Advancing Smart Justice Solutions: A Year of Impact
In 2024, the Michelson 20MM Foundation made significant strides in advancing smart justice reform by supporting education, career pathways, and community investments. Key initiatives, such as the Spark Grants and partnerships with organizations like Homeboy Industries and UCR LIFTED, helped expand opportunities for system-impacted individuals and fostered systemic change.
Transforming Education Through Open: A Year of Impact
In 2024, the OER initiative supported Governor Newsom’s $115M investment in Zero Textbook Cost degrees, while conducting research on automatic textbook billing. The program also expanded student involvement, built community among educators, and supported innovative grants and national conferences.
Driving Multigenerational Change for California’s Student Parents: A Year of Impact
n 2024, the Michelson 20MM Foundation advanced key efforts to support pregnant and parenting students, including the launch of new funding opportunities. Looking ahead to 2025, the Michelson 20MM aims to expand our efforts, driving systems change and fostering multigenerational success for student parents in California.
Democratizing Intellectual Property Education: A Year of Impact
In 2024, the Michelson Intellectual Property Institute (MIPI) made significant strides in democratizing IP education, expanding our impact through global engagement, K-12 initiatives, and partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The year also saw the launch of a legal fellowship program and the spotlighting of young inventors.