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Collaboration drives impact!?Thank you to the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) for having us at the 88 Cities Summit in Torrance, CA, yesterday. It was inspiring to engage with leaders from across LA County who are committed to fostering economic mobility, workforce development, and student success. ? At Linked Learning Alliance, we believe that education and workforce alignment are key to creating equitable opportunities for young people. Events like this reinforce the power of cross-sector collaboration to build pathways that prepare students for thriving futures. ? Looking forward to continuing these critical conversations and working together to expand opportunity across all 88 cities! ? #88CitiesSummit #EconomicMobility #WorkforceDevelopment #LinkedLearning #EducationToCareer #LAEDC

Our nation’s public education system is the bedrock of our democracy. Yesterday’s decimation of the U.S. Department of Education leaves us reeling and full of grief for the hundreds of affected civil servants and educators, and the millions of students whose learning experiences will be impacted for years to come.? ? We are privileged to be in a state whose leadership continues to invest in better outcomes for young people—the Golden State Pathways Program is our opportunity to show what we stand for, and we fully intend to make the most of it.

Exciting News: Registration and Call for Proposals for the Power of PLUS: Linked Learning Conference 2025 Are Now Open! The Linked Learning Alliance's annual conference is where educators, industry leaders, and policymakers come together to ignite innovation, elevate student success, and build pathways to meaningful careers. This is your chance to join the movement shaping the future of college and career preparation! ?? Event Date: October 7-9, 2025 ?? Location: Oakland, CA ?? Learn more and get involved: https://lnkd.in/gPDNnccD Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with thought leaders, gain valuable insights, and showcase your work. Let’s come together to create equitable, engaging, and effective learning experiences for all students! #LinkedLearningAlliance #Education #CollegeAndCareerReady #LinkedLearningConference2025 #PowerofPLUS

Linked Learning Alliance is heading to Educating for Careers 2025 next week! Join us in Sacramento as our team shares strategies, insights, and tools to strengthen college and career pathways for all students. ??Monday, March 3 | 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM PST Capacity Building Strategies: An Effective Approach to Building Your Pathway (Meeting Room 9) GSPP isn’t just a checklist! Learn how Capacity Building Strategies, informed by Implementation Science, can create strong, sustainable pathways that promote equity and student success. ?? Speakers: Jorge Ruiz de Velasco (Stanford), Esther Soliman (Linked Learning Alliance), Daniel Storz (Linked Learning Alliance) ?? Monday, March 3 | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM PST Ins and Outs of Labor Market Tools: How to Not Be Afraid of Data (Meeting Room 5) Unlock the power of labor market tools to enhance career advising and work-based learning. Our Workforce Partnerships Team will guide you through real-world scenarios to support students' career journeys. ?? Speakers: Max Rusike-Griffith (Linked Learning Alliance), Sheila Jackson (Linked Learning Alliance) ?? Monday, March 3 | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM PST Launch Linked Learning to Meet Your GSPP Outcomes (Meeting Room 13) Discover how Linked Learning aligns with the Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) to ensure all students are prepared for both college AND career. ?? Speaker: Celia Castellanos (Linked Learning Alliance) ?? Tuesday, March 4 | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM PST Meaningful College and Career Ready Learning for Middle School (Room A-5) Learn how Linked Learning Middle Schools integrate academic curriculum, career instruction, and work-based learning to create engaging experiences for middle school students. Speaker: Celia Castellanos (Linked Learning Alliance) If you're attending #EducatingForCareers2025, don't miss these sessions! Let’s collaborate to ensure every student is prepared for their future. See you there! #LinkedLearning #GSPP #CollegeAndCareerReady #EducationMatters #LinkedLearningAlliance

Join Esther Soliman, Linked Learning Alliance’s Vice President of Pathways Implementation, tomorrow for the Learning Policy Institute Center for School and System Redesign webinar. Explore inspiring examples of schools embedding authentic inquiry into their curriculum and assessment. Learn how educators create engaging, well-structured learning experiences and deliver meaningful support and feedback to empower student success. Authentic Curriculum and Assessment February 11, 2025, 4–5:30 p.m. PT Speakers: Aneesha Badrinarayan, Principal, Education First Jael Reboh, 10th Grade ELA Teacher & 10th Grade Level Lead, Social Justice Humanitas Academy Esther Soliman, Vice President Pathways Implementation, Linked Learning Alliance Charlie Thompson, Research & Policy Associate, Learning Policy Institute Roberto Vega, Assistant Principal, Social Justice Humanitas Academy Devin Vodicka, CEO, Learner-Centered Collaborative Register here:

Happy National School Counseling Week! To the school counselors who inspire, support, and empower students every day—thank you for being a guiding light in their academic and personal journeys. Your compassion, patience, and dedication shape futures, nurture dreams, and create safe spaces for growth. We are grateful for all you do to help students thrive inside and outside the classroom. You make a lasting difference, and this week, we celebrate YOU!

Big thanks to the incredible team at San Andreas High School for hosting an inspiring site visit last week! Seeing Linked Learning come to life in the classroom was truly amazing. A special shoutout to the California Learning Collaborative on Alternative Education for making this impactful experience possible. #LinkedLearning #EducationInAction #StudentSuccess #LinkedLearningAlliance

THE NEWS IS OUT! The Linked Learning Alliance 2025 Conference is happening October 7-9 in Oakland, California. More details to come soon! Be sure you are subscribed to our newsletter to be the first to know. hashtag #LLConference25

Join Us for 'Leadership at All Levels' Webinar Series! Discover strategies to strengthen Linked Learning pathways and drive equity and excellence in education. ?? Date: January 29, 2025 ? Time: 9:00–10:30 AM PST ?? Location: Zoom This session, “District Leadership Support,” is perfect for superintendents, administrators, principals, counselors, and pathway leads. Bring your leadership team or join individually to explore shared strategies for success! ?? Register now and take the first step in transforming pathways for students and communities. ?? For more details, email [email protected]. #Leadership #LinkedLearning #EquityInEducation #CareerPathways https://lnkd.in/g9fvKBwD

What a way to kick off 2025! With this announcement and the contributions of these statewide partners, Californians enter 2025 with the renewed promise of high-quality pathways implementation and the life-changing outcomes we envision. Together, we will ensure that every adolescent in California has the opportunity to unlock their full potential, building a brighter future for all. #goldenstatepathwaysprogram #education #linkedlearning #GSPP #linkedlearningalliance #LLA #californiaeducation