Michelson 20MM Foundation

🥁Meet our 2024 Spark Grant Community Advisors: -Amy Cortina, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, UNITE-LA  -Niu Gao, Principal Researcher, American Institutes for Research  -Chao Jun Liu, Legislative Associate, Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)   -Tracy Rosenberg, Executive Director, Media Alliance Their expertise will guide our efforts in bridging the digital divide across California. Stay tuned for updates on our Digital Equity Spark Grants: https://lnkd.in/gBWQzqE8 #SparkGrants

🌟 Tomorrow's Event Reminder! 🌟 Do you know how to make your educational programs accessible to incarcerated students? Join us on July 25th for an inspiring discussion on how the Central Valley is making programs accessible to incarcerated students. Hear from experts including Dr. Christoffer Bovbjerg, Dr. Susan Derwin, Dr. Patrick Fontes, and Dean Jacobs. Register: https://lnkd.in/gkSJRyxz #InAction

Student parents recently shared their experiences navigating academia and parenting following #AB2881's implementation. Discover their inspiring stories and lessons learned, including: 👩🎓Persistence and community support are crucial for success. 👶 Priority registration eases scheduling challenges, but opportunities exist to improve it. 👩🎓Access to resources like CalFresh and WIC are essential Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gTXCHYkm #studentparents

We are eager to learn from Cailyn Nagle, OER Senior Program Manager, and fellow panelists at Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP)'s event at Homeboy Industries on Wednesday! Join us for an insightful discussion on leveraging policy advocacy and narrative change for systemic impact in philanthropy. Connect with industry leaders and explore frameworks for driving long-term change: https://lnkd.in/gVchwGdA

Meet our panelists! 🔹Dr. Christoffer Bovbjerg, Associate Director, UC Santa Barbara Interdisciplinary Humanities 🔹Dr. Susan Derwin, Director, Foundations in the Humanities Prison Correspondence Program, UC Santa Barbara 🔹Dr. Patrick Fontes, Historian 🔹Dean Jacobs, Former Student, Foundations in the Humanities Prison Correspondence Program, UC Santa Barbara On the 25th, they will share insights on transforming lives through education. Don't miss out on this important discussion: https://lnkd.in/gkSJRyxz #InAction

In this month’s newsletter we are: 🎓 Celebrating one year since the historic reinstatement of #PellGrants for incarcerated students, fostering education and reducing recidivism nationwide. 📚 Sharing insights from our survey on automatic textbook billing's impact on student learning and finances, informing future education policy discussions. 👥 Inviting you to join us on July 25th for our virtual learning series highlighting impactful educational initiatives in California's Central Valley's prisons. Learn more ⤵

Explore policy advocacy, narrative change, and cross-sector partnerships in philanthropy to drive systems change with Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP)! Don’t miss Cailyn Nagle, #OER Senior Program Manager at Michelson 20MM Foundation, and other speakers sharing their insights on the 24th: https://lnkd.in/gScR9hvc

📽️ Explore key insights from "The State of Pregnant and Parenting Students in California: Student Parents on the Impacts of AB 2881." Hear directly from student parents about their experiences by watching the recording on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/g-naU-M4 #StudentParents #AB2881

Justice-impaired students deserve a learning environment that nurtures their growth and potential. Thanks to pioneering efforts in the Central Valley, we're making strides towards inclusivity and empowerment. Join us and Central Valley Community Foundation on the 25th to discover how organizations are transforming education practices. Let's ensure every student thrives! 💪 Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gkSJRyxz #InAction

🙌 Happening tomorrow, July 11th! 🙌 Pregnant and parenting students face unique challenges in higher education. 👪 #AB2881 is making a difference, but there is more work to be done. Join us tomorrow to hear directly from #parentingstudents about their experiences and the importance of continued support: https://lnkd.in/gY42Y6Pc