While much of Michelson 20MM’s attention and excitement has gone towards Governor Newsom’s historic investment of $115 million in the Zero-Textbook-Cost degree program, there have been other equally impactful projects in the areas of intellectual property education, Student Basic Needs, digital equity, and in particular Smart Justice.
Continue readingCharting a Pathway for California’s Schools to Support Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Students: Underground Scholars at UC Irvine
Through a Michelson Spark Grant, UCI will expand the resources the Underground Scholars Initiative can offer students by hiring an Outreach Coordinator and Retention Coordinator while also participating in a statewide, year-long Underground Scholars Policy Fellowship Program.
Continue readingKenia Miranda Verdugo Joins the Michelson 20MM Foundation as Smart Justice Program Manager
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 opportunity for system-impacted communities and people.
Continue readingPregnant and Parenting Students in California: A Look at the CSU System
What are the biggest challenges faced by this parenting students? Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring pregnant and parenting student success, and how is the California State University System doing in supporting them? Join us on February 24th to learn more!
Continue readingA Year of Impactful Legislation: State Leaders Honored for Taking Bold Action to Advance an Educational Equity for California Students
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 take advantage of the limited educational resources available in the SHU.
Continue readingGet to Know Our 2021 Smart Justice Spark Grantees
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 justice-impacted individuals can ensure their expertise and experience inform policymakers. Additionally, research analyzing best practices for post-secondary institutions to retain and support formerly incarcerated students is essential.
Continue readingInspiring Statewide Action: Education Trust–West’s All in for Financial Aid Campaign
Education Trust–West found that $550M worth of financial aid is unused in California; therefore, they recommend FAFSA and CADAA completion. Excitingly, the Proposal for FAFSA/CADAA Completion has been codified in California!
Continue readingStatement on Governor Newsom’s 2022-2023 Budget Proposal
The Michelson 20MM Foundation applauds Governor Newsom for his bold leadership in prioritizing the needs of students in the areas of textbook costs and basic needs.
Continue readingInnovative medical education company partners with the world’s largest scientific publisher in effort to reach one billion learners by 2025
Whether learners are seeking to master the integumentary system, defibrillate a patient, or manage a traumatic brain injury, Osmosis can provide a video tutorial. In the coming years, Osmosis and Elsevier will continue to promote health literacy among medical doctors, doctors of optometry, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and their patients.
Continue readingThe Smart Justice Think Tank: A Coalition of Higher Education Champions and Directly Impacted Leaders
The Smart Justice Think Tank (SJTT) will develop a guiding framework to inform a common agenda for scholars, advocates, practitioners, legislators, and re-entry organizations in post-secondary higher education in prison and on-campus programs.
Continue reading