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California’s Broadband Investment, A Community Perspective
Discover insights from digital equity advocates in Sacramento urging equitable distribution of California’s broadband investments. Discussions highlighted funding opportunities, essential elements to bridge the digital divide, and called for transparency and fairness in broadband infrastructure allocation.
Introducing Whitley Crawford, Michelson IP Senior Program Coordinator
Meet Whitley Crawford, our new Senior Program Coordinator at The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property! With a rich background in digital marketing and a passion for demystifying IP rights, Whitley is poised to revolutionize IP education. Join us in welcoming her aboard!
Unlocking Potential: The Case for Paid Opportunities with Livable Wages for Incarcerated Individuals in California
Paid opportunities with livable wages have the potential to unlock opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. Learn how pioneering initiatives in Maine and Colorado serve as a model for offering skill development, dignity, and social benefits while reducing recidivism.
Welcoming the 2024 Michelson 20MM Student Fellows
Meet the 2024 Michelson 20MM Student Fellows! Matthew, Cristopher, Francesca, Abba, and Katie will take on transformative projects in Digital Equity, Smart Justice, Student Basic Needs, and Textbook Affordability.
One Step Closer to Closing the Equity Gap Incarcerated Women Face: Project Rebound at Cal State LA Will Help 50 Women Establish Career Pathways
Project Rebound’s at Cal State LA, a Michelson Spark Grantee, is bridging the equity gap for incarcerated women, preventing recidivism through career pathways.
A Look at the Major Strides AB 2881 Has Made for Student Parents
On March 21st, a panel of experts, representing each of California’s public postsecondary systems, joined Michelson 20MM to share lessons learned as their campuses implement AB 2881.
Surfacing Student Parent Support Solutions by Recognizing Families Are the Experts: Hope 2024
Hope 2024 reignited the passion of hundreds of student parents, educators, policymakers, philanthropists, and community partners working to center the needs of student parents. Learn more from Dr. Queena Hoang.
Fiber for the Future: Tribal Broadband Bootcamps Incorporate Fiber In 2024
The Tribal Broadband Bootcamps provide a powerful community resource and tool in support of digital sovereignty and self-determination for all tribal communities through local broadband solutions. Cristal Mojica reflects on the most recent one in Temecula.