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The Power of Data: How Chabot College Will Advance OER and ZTC Adoption
Get to know how Chatbot College is revolutionizing California Community Colleges with their innovative ZTC/OER dashboards, which will enhance student success and equity in education.
From a Shelter to a Commencement Ceremony: Meet Dia James, Parenting Student and Aspiring MD
Dia James exemplifies the remarkable strength of student parents, balancing the demands of academia while nurturing her son. Her journey is a testament to resilience, dedication, and the transformative power of education. She inspires others to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams.
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Equity: Centering Community Voices
By Cristal Mojica The Michelson 20MM Foundation, in collaboration with SoCal Grantmakers, moderated an insightful artificial intelligence (AI)-focused policy panel titled “Understanding and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Create an Equitable Technological...
Welcoming the 2024 Open Educational Resources Spark Grantees
Explore how the 2024 open educational resources (OER) Michelson Spark Grants will advance textbook affordability. Chabot College, Generation Up, and Glendale Community College will create data-driven solutions, make ZTC courses more accessible, and mobilize students.
California’s Broadband Investment, A Community Perspective
Discover insights from digital equity advocates in Sacramento urging equitable distribution of California’s broadband investments. Discussions highlighted funding opportunities, essential elements to bridge the digital divide, and called for transparency and fairness in broadband infrastructure allocation.
Introducing Whitley Crawford, Michelson IP Senior Program Coordinator
Meet Whitley Crawford, our new Senior Program Coordinator at The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property! With a rich background in digital marketing and a passion for demystifying IP rights, Whitley is poised to revolutionize IP education. Join us in welcoming her aboard!
Unlocking Potential: The Case for Paid Opportunities with Livable Wages for Incarcerated Individuals in California
Paid opportunities with livable wages have the potential to unlock opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. Learn how pioneering initiatives in Maine and Colorado serve as a model for offering skill development, dignity, and social benefits while reducing recidivism.
Welcoming the 2024 Michelson 20MM Student Fellows
Meet the 2024 Michelson 20MM Student Fellows! Matthew, Cristopher, Francesca, Abba, and Katie will take on transformative projects in Digital Equity, Smart Justice, Student Basic Needs, and Textbook Affordability.