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Statement on Governor Newsom’s California Blueprint Proposal

Statement on Governor Newsom’s California Blueprint Proposal

    “If you’re an entrepreneur, focus on textbooks … You’ll find tremendous opportunity, great competition, which ultimately drives costs down, which is needed in this nation, not just our state.” — Governor Gavin Newsom Originally published on 20mm.org....

20MM To Tackle Student Homelessness and Housing Insecurity with HOPE

20MM To Tackle Student Homelessness and Housing Insecurity with HOPE

To tackle the homelessness and housing insecurity crisis in higher education, The Michelson 20MM Foundation is partnering with Elevate Community Services and Fresno City College to create the “Elevate Hope Student Housing Blueprint”.   Homelessness and Housing...

Introducing a New Resource for Understanding Inclusive Access

Introducing a New Resource for Understanding Inclusive Access

Inclusive access is a billing mechanism which adds the cost of course materials directly to student’s tuition and fees.     Originally published on 20mm.org. “Inclusive Access,” “First Day Access,” and “Equitable Access” may stir images of students using...

Transforming Basic Needs Supports In California Higher Education

Transforming Basic Needs Supports In California Higher Education

Postsecondary credentials are necessary to access living wage jobs, but for millions of Californians these credentials remain out of reach due to inadequate support for student basic needs. As part of the 2021-2022 budget, California has invested millions of dollars...