Californians Together

In a move to boost efforts to empower Native American communities to preserve languages, U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $1.7 million grant to University of Arizona to establish the American Indian Language Development Institute. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth Learn more:

For the first time, the California School Dashboard includes data describing the education experiences of long-term #EnglishLearners. Californians Together Executive Director Martha Hernandez raises why this is valuable for meeting their needs. More from CalMatters

Last week, our #EnglishLearner Leadership & Legacy Initiative hosted its sixth successful EL Advocacy Institute in Riverside! Educators and professionals from various agencies within the education system came together from across the state to learn the ins and outs of advocacy in support of English learner students. Participants learned the historical context of the English Learner Movement, gained a better understanding of the system and skills to advocate at multiple levels within the system, and more. Each institute is a special experience and we are proud to play a role in the development of fierce English learner advocates dedicated to improving policy and practice in their communities and across California! View more photos here: https://buff.ly/3URZ6rt

Californians Together Executive Director Martha Hernandez presented on fostering leadership through state level involvement at a recent event hosted by California Association for Asian Pacific American Education (CAAPAE). We are proud to stand with our coalition partner CAAPAE as they promote the needs of Asian American students and those who serve them.

We strongly support #newcomers and those who protect their rights. Earlier this month, as part of the CalNEW webinar series, an expert panel outlined the state of law and legal services for #newcomer students. ?? Watch the recording:

Does the arrival of recent immigrant students hurt the academic performance of their peers? According to a study from RAND, the opposite is true. #Newcomers actually boosted overall student performance in Delaware. Read more from EdSource:

Do you support immigrant students? We are hosting a panel of experts, advocates, and districts for a discussion on the rights of #newcomers and what it takes to build welcoming school environments for all students. Join us: https://buff.ly/47dkHzG W/California Department of Social Services California Department of Education California Newcomer Network

Feeling inspired at the CABSE Conference - Code Black:Turning A Curve on Black Student Outcomes and Success. Talking about Math with partner colleagues Manuel Buenrostro, Dr. Alma Castro, and Dr. Alfonso Romero. EdTrust-West Californians Together English Learners Success Forum Partnership for LA Schools. #CABSEConference

So grateful to be invited to be part of ELLLI. Thank you Dr. Olsen for reminding us that together we are better, now more than ever. La lucha sigue.

In 2017, six states identified an American Indian or Native Alaskan language as one of the top five languages spoken by #EnglishLearners. Read more from New America