College Bridge

05/20/2026

05/14/2026

As the semester comes to a close, we want to send a huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible Math Bridge instructors across our 20 high schools and 6 college region. 💙📚

We see the long hours, the dedication, the encouragement you give students every day, and the countless ways you help shape the future of education. As you navigate testing, final grades, and year-end wrap-up, know that your work truly matters and is making a lasting impact. 🌟

Wishing you a motivating, positive, and successful final stretch of the semester — you’ve got this! 👏

05/09/2026

🌸 The College Bridge Spring 2026 Newsletter has arrived! 📬✨

Read about the latest student success stories, program highlights, partnerships, events, and exciting updates happening across College Bridge this spring.

If you haven’t already, subscribe to receive future newsletters directly in your inbox! 💙

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05/07/2026

📚✨ “May the Fourth” was filled with collaboration, creativity, and planning this year!

Math Bridge instructors from across the Central Valley came together for a full day of reflection, curriculum alignment, data discussions, and planning for the future of student success in math education. From sharing classroom strategies to strengthening partnerships between high schools and colleges, this annual convening showcased the power of working together. 🌟

Read more about this year’s Math Bridge Instructional Planning Session here: https://shorturl.at/FdefX

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05/06/2026

At Bridges Over the Valley: Strengthening the K-20 Math Pipeline at San Joaquin Delta College, Dr. Nicole Korgie shared powerful insights on the tools educators need to truly guide student success.

From A-G course lists and course validation to the Program Pathways Mapper, her presentation connected the dots between high school coursework and long-term degree trajectories. Drawing on over 25 years of experience in admissions and outreach, Dr. Korgie brings clarity to the often complex journey of student matriculation, especially for diverse student populations.

Want to see this work in action?
🔗 Visit https://college-bridge.org/
to explore the CT Bridge curriculum she designed and how it supports the Math Bridge project.

05/05/2026

Yesterday’s annual Math Bridge Instructional Planning Session was out of this galaxy! 🚀✨

In true May the Fourth fashion, our Star Wars–themed collaborative brought together all our incredible instructors for a full day of sharing outcomes from 2025–26, tackling challenges, and planning for an even stronger 2026–27 year. From data insights to team course planning, the force of collaboration was strong in Room 120!

Thank you to all of our dedicated educators who continue to make Math Bridge such a powerful and impactful project for students across the Central Valley. 💫

04/30/2026

Last week at Bridges Over the Valley: Strengthening the K–20 Math Pipeline at San Joaquin Delta College, we had the privilege of hearing from higher education leaders working to improve student success across the Central Valley. 🎓🌉

In this panel, Dr. Benjamín T. Durán, Executive Director of the Central Valley Higher Education Consortium, leads a powerful conversation with Jackie Schwegel, Professor of Mathematics at San Joaquin Delta College, on one of the most pressing challenges in higher ed: student retention and progression in college math.

Professor Schwegel shares insight into the real barriers students face and the importance of thoughtful pathways, support systems, and interventions to help them succeed.

💡 These are exactly the challenges the Math Bridge project is working to address.

🔗 Learn more about how we’re building stronger math pathways for students: https://college-bridge.org/

04/28/2026

🎉 Big news from Math Bridge!

We’re proud to announce the official Math Bridge logo, designed by Ethan Garcia, a talented student in the Math Bridge class at Mariposa County High School!

Ethan created the winning design in our student logo competition, and his artwork will now represent the Math Bridge project moving forward. His class is co-taught by high school instructor Ben Jewell and Merced College professor Kristi Rieg, whose students continue to show incredible creativity and dedication.

We’re so proud of Ethan and all the amazing Math Bridge students who inspire us every day. Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment! 👏

04/27/2026

🎤 Spotlight on Leadership in Action!

At our Bridges Over the Valley: Strengthening the K-20 Math Pipeline convening at San Joaquin Delta College, our own Ms. Vicky Armstrong, K-12 Leadership Specialist, shared insights from more than 35 years in education.

From leading a school to the California Distinguished School Award to mentoring leaders across districts, Vicky knows what it takes to build systems that support educators and help students thrive. Her perspective on leadership, collaboration, and equity helped spark meaningful conversations about improving math pathways from high school to higher education.

We’re grateful to have such experienced voices helping guide the work toward stronger outcomes for students across the Central Valley. 💡📊

04/24/2026

It was a great day connecting with colleagues and partners at the 2026 Central Valley Higher Education Consortium Education Summit! 🌟

Our College Bridge team was proud to attend and support our grant partners at CVHEC while hearing updates from leaders, educators, and policymakers across the region. Events like this remind us how powerful collaboration can be when we come together to strengthen pathways and improve outcomes for Central Valley students.
Thank you to everyone who shared insights, ideas, and student-centered perspectives—we’re excited to keep the conversation going and continue this work together. 🤝

Learn more about our work and partnerships: https://college-bridge.org/