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Doubling Down on Digital Equity in Tribal Communities: Introducing Two New Projects from the Tribal Resource Center
Digital inequity is especially apparent on tribal lands in California, with over a quarter of households lacking broadband service at 100 Mbps speeds. Get to know two new Digital Equity in Tribal Communities projects conducted by the Tribal Resource Center.
Addressing Student Basic Needs Challenges: A Reflection from the Real College California Summit
The 2023 Real College California Basic Needs Summit featured groundbreaking strategics to address basic needs insecurity. Uncover tangible examples, which showcase a collective commitment to recognize student basics as inherent human rights.
The Urgent Need for Increased Support for Incarcerated Women in California’s Department of Corrections
Explore the pressing issue of incarcerated women in the United States, 58% of whom are mothers. Learn why gender-specific support, mental health programs, and sentencing reform are crucial for breaking the cycle of recidivism.
How an OER Student Fellow Advanced Textbook Affordability at UCLA
Kaitlyn Wagman reflects on how student fellows can transform higher education! Apply for the Michelson 20MM Student Fellowship Program to advance textbook affordability and more.
Eliminating Digital Discrimination For Digital Equity: A Year in Review
In 2023, the Digital Equity Initiative continued to advance California’s digital equity priorities alongside state, regional, and local partners by ramping up participation and investment in advocacy and systems-change solutions to tackle digital discrimination in all its forms.
Making Intellectual Property Education Accessible to All: A Year in Review
The past year in the Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property was defined by strategic advancements, significant partnerships, and impactful initiatives, all aligning with our core mission to ensure that intellectual property education reaches all communities—no matter where they are.
Why Student Parent Data Matters: A Conversation with The Education Trust—West
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.
Forging Equitable Futures for Students with Basic Needs: A Year in Review
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.