What a powerful way to conclude our statewide #studentparentsummit! Thank you to our parenting students for sharing their stories and for continuing to show up and work for equity and inclusivity on their campuses.

Over the next 18 months, with support through a generous Michelson Philanthropies grant, FoundationCCC will be sharing the stories of immigrant women who forged successful careers through California Community Colleges. Follow #FindYourAlly and stay tuned for more! Our first story unfolds Monday, 9/18.

Voice without power is a symbol, and if that power does not yet exist, build it and then wield it. Learn more about the importance of student power from Cailyn Nagle: 20mm.org/2023/09/19/stu…

The best TV info graphic I have ever seen in my life:

Today, we celebrate the rich history of #IndigenousPeople. As a nation, there are a myriad of means through which we can support indigenous communities, including ensuring they have the tools necessary to access the digital world. 20mm.org/digital-equity… #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Couldn't attend in person but grateful to the Salem Reporter, Elsinore Theatre, and Capital Community Media (yay livestream!) for tonight's town hall on the proposed payroll tax.

Great news! Gavin Newsom signed #AB607 into law! We applaud Ash Kalra 🌱, Isaac G. Bryan, and @AsmCervantes for their leadership in improving cost transparency for California college students, and we are thrilled for this step forward in #educationequity! #CALeg

We commend Gavin Newsom for signing #AB1418 into law which will increase fair housing opportunities & end discriminatory “crime-free” housing policies that have historically penalized tenants who interact with law enforcement. TY Assemblymember Tina McKinnor Alex Lee 李天明 (votealexlee.bsky.social) @LolaForSenate #CALeg

In yesterday's EdSource panel, Cailyn Nagle shared that a U.S. PIRG survey revealed 65% of students skipped buying textbooks due to cost. "This means students are being priced out of participating in classes that they’ve already paid tuition for.” edsource.org/2023/panel-dis…

🗓️ Mark your calendar for November 30th! Join Ryan Erickson-Kulas and Kenia Miranda Verdugo to explore the 2023 #SmartJustice #SparkGrants funding cycle. They’ll dive into the focus areas and will answer any questions you may have: 20mm.org/event/2023-sma…

Grateful to have spent the day with champions for equity in education celebrating 20 years of #VisionandAction from Campaign for College!

Excited to work with some amazing students next year!

Another Round (2020)

We could not agree more! The White House

🥁 Introducing the Michelson 20MM Student Fellows! Over the next 10 months, Katie, Cristopher, Francesca, Abba, and Matthew will tackle Smart Justice, Student Basic Needs, Digital Equity, and Textbook Affordability. Learn more: 20mm.org/2024/04/11/wel… #MichelsonStudentFellows

I can think of no other situation where two 3rd parties meet, determine how much something will cost you, & then YOU need to figure out how NOT to pay for it. Yet this is happening all over the country when it comes to textbooks. Thank you to every Senator that signed on!

The #DigitalEquity #SparkGrants funding cycle is around the corner! Join Cristal Mojica and Ryan Erickson-Kulas on May 16 to learn about the opportunity to receive up to $25K in funding, the cycle’s focus areas, and ask any questions: tinyurl.com/2024DECycle

📚 New Report! Our survey sheds light students’ experiences with automatic textbook billing, highlighting a disconnect between the programs’ claims and the savings students realize. Explore it and ways to make higher ed more equitable: tinyurl.com/student-exp-au… #InclusiveAccess

Shout out to Queena Hoang for organizing an amazing event. Proud to be part of the support team!

Major project complete! We have a fancy new website.