.Dr. Gary K. Michelson has been honored with the Tommy Lasorda Leadership Award: 'I was shocked and in disbelief to receive this award from Mike Milken, a visionary and compassionate leader who has convened the world’s greatest minds to shape a shared future.' westsidecurrent.com/news/westside-…

Missed the informational webinar on the 2024 #DigitalEquity #SparkGrants funding cycle? A recording is available on YouTube! The cycle opens on May 28th. 📽️ View the recording: youtube.com/watch?v=FLfmxw…

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

On the heels of #MothersDay , we are celebrating incredible student parents, such as Dia James at Pierce College, who defy the odds by excelling in academia while raising their children. Join us in honoring their resilience and dedication: 20mm.org/2024/05/13/dia…

What happens when we remove systemic barriers to higher ed and uplift the dreams #studentparents have? Real generational impact.

This #MotherDay , we are excited to support Three Frame Media and Ascend at the Aspen Institute's new #RaisingUp docuseries. Watch the film: youtube.com/watch?v=GnTAgl…

This powerful documentary highlights the trailblazing work of Project Rebound Cal State LA, a Michelson #SparkGrant recipient, and how the power of education not only transform lives but can also transform narratives and systems.

Are you eliminating digital discrimination, advancing digital equity policies, addressing digital equity as a social determinant of health, and/or supporting tribal communities? The 2024 #DigitalEquity #SparkGrants could be for you! Learn more: tinyurl.com/2024DECycle

🙌 Excited to attend the Mission Investors Exchange Conference! CCF CEO Miguel Santana sat down with Mayor Karen Bass Karen Bass, discussing her role as “constructive disruptor in chief,” taking innovative approaches to the city’s biggest problems. #MissionInvest2024

Keischa Taylor is one of more than 5M #studentparents in the U.S. Since fewer than 40% of parenting students graduate within six years, states such as California and New York are enacting legislation that helps student parents succeed. Read more: npr.org/2024/04/18/124…

Congratulations, Father Greg, on this monumental achievement! Your unwavering commitment to compassion, forgiveness & second chances has transformed lives and reshaped entire communities. We celebrate the ripple effect of hope and redemption you've ignited through Homeboy Industries.

Thank you to California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian for quickly becoming a steadfast champion of #OER with her commitment to scaling OER adoption across the CCC system. We are excited to continue partnering with the Chancellor’s Office as fierce #ZTC & #OER advocates!

Michelson 20MM is honored to have been invited to the CollegeoftheCanyons' “Celebrating ZTC in CCC Summit” as key supporters for #OER alongside dedicated faculty, campus administrators, and librarians in the OER community! #ZTC

At #SCGPPC24 , experts explored how #AI can further #digitalequity . Digital Equity Sr. Program Manager Cristal Mojica moderated a panel that emphasized the pivotal role philanthropy can play in shaping an equitable tech ecosystem: 20mm.org/2024/05/02/ai-…

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

Thank you to Michelson 20MM Foundation for centering student-led initiatives as we work to expand the impact of open educational resources (OERs) on UC campuses!

Read more about our upcoming campaign here: 20mm.org/2024/04/30/wel…

What is the role of philanthropy in creating a more equitable technology ecosystem?

At 1:30 PM PT, Cristal Mojica will explore this question during Understanding and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Create an Equitable Technological Ecosystem. Learn more: buff.ly/3TFHEGD

Welcome, 2024 #OER Spark Grantees: Chabot College, GENup, and Glendale College CA! 🥳 Their projects will make significant strides to further educational accessibility and affordability.

Learn more: 20mm.org/2024/04/30/wel… #SparkGrant

Tomorrow at #scgPPC24 , join Cristal Mojica, Digital Equity Senior Program Manager, for 'Understanding and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Create an Equitable Technological Ecosystem' to learn about the opportunities, risks, and challenges of #AI .

In-prison education is imperative to reducing recidivism and creating second chances. PhD student Ryan Flaco Rising, UCI LIFTED, reflects on how he went from being incarcerated to now being an instructor in the same prison. #SecondChanceMonth

Learn more: 20mm.org/smart-justice-…

#TitleIX has been updated, which will revolutionize pregnant and parenting student protections. Join The Pregnant Scholar on May 1st to learn about the new regulation and how you campus can best prepare: uchastings.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #studentparents