“This bill brings California Community College system one step closer to closing persistent racial equity gaps & fulfilling the Vision for Success & Multiyear Roadmap. We thank Governor Gavin Newsom & Legislature for their steadfast commitment to equity in higher education" JetaunStevens

Here's the amazing coalition of organizations that advocated for #AB1705. What an honor it has been to work with you on ensuring better and more equitable futures for community college students.

Ensuring All Students Benefit from Landmark Community College Reform - Public Policy Institute of California ppic.org/blog/ensuring-…

Student leaders, both former and current, have been at the forefront of leading equitable placement across the California Community Colleges. We are grateful to these leaders for breaking barriers for generations of CA students with #AB1705!

Hands down the best story I've read on the student debt crisis. Historically informed journalism. “We are in danger of producing an educated proletariat. That’s dynamite! We have to be selective on who we allow to go through higher education.” lohud.com/story/news/edu…

Learn about Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing & why the radical right wants this new Fair Housing rule dead:

A stark reminder of how critical the State’s investments in affordable student housing are.

Apply now! USC Race and Equity ECMC Foundation is providing $75k grants + strategy coaching, all-employee professional learning sessions, and tools to 12 community colleges that are committed to the academic success of men of color.

Next week on #EquityChat! Guillermo Mayer, President & CEO of Public Advocates Inc, will share his stories and their important work with the #EquityAvengersCommunity. Don't miss it! 11/15 at 5pm PT! Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson Dr. Keith Curry #EquityAvengers #RealCollegePrez Dr Pamela Luster #EquityAvengers #RealCollegePrez Equity Avengers

Dr Pamela Luster #EquityAvengers #RealCollegePrez Public Advocates Inc Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson Dr. Keith Curry #EquityAvengers #RealCollegePrez College Futures Foundation (1/2) Our model Public Advocates Inc is to work w/impacted communities to elevate their voice & shape public policy. In #highered that means partnering with w/BIPOC college students, student-led orgs & student leaders like SMAC Entertainment to understand barriers & needs.

Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson CA Student Aid Commission Dr Pamela Luster #EquityAvengers #RealCollegePrez Dr. Keith Curry #EquityAvengers #RealCollegePrez (1/3) By working to simplify and expand the #CalGrant program & advocating for solutions addressing the total cost of attendance, such as housing, food, transportation & other basic needs.

Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson CA Student Aid Commission Dr Pamela Luster #EquityAvengers #RealCollegePrez Dr. Keith Curry #EquityAvengers #RealCollegePrez (2/3) We need to think about affordability beyond the financial aid check. For ex: most college students are renters. College would be more affordable if cities adopted pro-tenant policies like rent control. A rent controlled apartment saves a student thousands $$$.

Dr. Keith Curry #EquityAvengers #RealCollegePrez Dr Pamela Luster #EquityAvengers #RealCollegePrez Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson College Futures Foundation (3/4) In #highed many barriers also remain. That’s why we are enforcing equitable placement in transfer-level, college courses for community college students, ensuring students are no longer subject to arbitrary placement tests & advocating for greater affordability.

Dr Pamela Luster #EquityAvengers #RealCollegePrez Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson Dr. Keith Curry #EquityAvengers #RealCollegePrez College Futures Foundation I listen to my colleagues, who partner directly with student-led groups, and to trusted partners like Campaign for College EdTrust-West TICAS California Competes SMAC Entertainment A2MEND UmojaCommunity. We are part of an ecosystem with admin, faculty, policy makers, researchers & advocates #EquityChat

Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson Dr Pamela Luster #EquityAvengers #RealCollegePrez Dr. Keith Curry #EquityAvengers #RealCollegePrez College Futures Foundation A debt free #highered system that welcomes & supports all students, designed to advance their academic, career & personal dreams & prepare them to lead in a truly multicultural multiracial democracy. Inter-generational activism gives me hope for this future. #EquityChat

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