The Education Trust—West joined us to kick off The State of Pregnant and Parenting Students to discuss how the California State Universities (CSUs) are improving data collection concerning pregnant and parenting students. As we eagerly await the full report in February, we look forward to seeing more campuses intentionally gather the data needed to understand the experiences of pregnant and parenting students.
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As 2023 draws to a close, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on the amazing advancements made to create more equitable pathways and futures for students who are struggling to meet their basic needs while in college.
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“Pathways from Prison to College: California’s Best Practices in Action,” highlights remarkable organizations across the state who are implementing “California’s Best Practices: Pathways From Prison to College.” Homeboy Industries recently joined us to discuss how they’re leveraging the Best Practices and what’s in store.
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The Open Education Conference is not a space that students tend to know about, nor is it generally accessible to students due to registration fees and content being catered toward administrators and educators. Student power, however, is imperative in conversations surrounding inclusive and accessible higher education. Learn more from Kaitlyn Wagman.
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From Pell Grant reinstatement to the publication of California’s Best Practices: Pathways From Prison to College, 2023 was a pivotal year for smart justice. Learn more about the Spark Grantees, strengthened partnerships, and more.
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Throughout the years, our focus on making sure every student has the opportunity to succeed without the barrier of high course material costs continues to guide our work—2023 was no exception. Join Cailyn Nagle and Marissa Martinez as they reflect on the Open Educational Resources Initiative’s successes.
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The theme of the conference was “Close the Distance,” which was accomplished both literally and physically via the inclusion of remote participants and speakers from inside prisons. In fact, four incarcerated individuals were given the opportunity to attend in person and inspired many collaborations across the state.
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Knowing that tens of thousands of undergraduate students in California struggle to meet their basic needs, we are ecstatic to welcome three Student Basic Needs Spark Grantees: Believe in Students, Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges, and the Student Basic Needs Coalition!
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The Michelson 20MM Foundation is proud to sponsor the 2023 Open Education Conference and is excited to welcome our 2023 Open Education Conference Scholarship Award recipients! Please join us in welcoming them.
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With recent leaps in generative artificial intelligence technology, we have seen the emergence of the potential for a new frontier of the digital divide: The AI divide. During Connecting California, a panel of experts answered the big questions: What is the impact of artificial intelligence technology on digital equity? If there is an AI divide, how do we collectively bridge it?
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