Californians Together

09/03/2026

We were glad to be part of the 2026 First 5 California Summit, Their Futures First, alongside our partners at Early Edge California and EdTrust-West!

Our Senior Policy Associate, Early Childhood Education, Mario Snow joined partners to bring an important multilingual learner perspective to conversations about early childhood policy, systems, and the future of early learning in California.

It was a great opportunity to connect with fellow advocates, educators, policymakers, and early childhood leaders who are working to create stronger outcomes for children and families.

We’re grateful to our partners for continuing to work together to ensure multilingual children and their families are part of the conversation.

08/24/2026

TK-12 educators! Join our ALL IN for Safe Schools webinar to start the school year with the newest policies and resources to help you shape a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.

📆September 16, 2026
⌚4-5 p.m. PT
🎟️https://buff.ly/YDUtvvl

08/21/2026

California’s schools have made important progress toward creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments for LGBTQ+ students—but challenges remain.

The Equality California Institute’s Safe and Supportive Schools Report Card highlights successes and challenges reported by California Unified School Districts as they implement LGBTQ+ inclusive programs and policies.

The report draws on data from the Safe and Supportive Schools Survey, distributed to all 345 Unified School Districts across California, providing valuable insight into where schools are making progress and where additional support may be needed.

This data can help educators, advocates, policymakers, and communities better understand the landscape of LGBTQ+ inclusion in California schools—and identify opportunities to strengthen safe and supportive environments for all students.

EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE'S Safe and Supportive Schools Resource Center [email protected] © 2026 Equality California Institute

08/20/2026

Interested in the Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program? Learn more and take the first step toward enrolling your child today. 🎒 https://buff.ly/1YsbkTU

08/19/2026

Speaking more than one language can make you a multi-tasking pro.

You heard that right! According to studies, by speaking more than one language, you are training your brain to be a multitasker.

Becoming multilingual aids in productivity and motivates others to adopt another language.

Learn more about how being bilingual improves your productivity!
https://buff.ly/Re4q7bi

08/19/2026

What is Black English, and why is it important for early educators to affirm its use in the classroom? A new factsheet from Black ECE details policy solutions to recognize and affirm the cultural practices and home language Black children bring to schools each day.

Read the factsheet: https://buff.ly/ykR0fBR

08/18/2026

🎙️ New podcast feature!

Our Professional Learning Specialist, Amber Riehman, joined Assemblymember David Alvarez and Carolyne Crolotte of Early Edge California for an episode of Dreaming Big | Working Hard focused on dual language learning and building the next generation of bilingual educators.

They discuss the benefits of dual language education, the legacy of Proposition 227, California’s bilingual teacher shortage, AB 2325, the State Seal of Biliteracy, and creating stronger pathways for bilingual students to become teachers.

They also talk about the importance of identifying Dual Language Learners early and creating safe, welcoming spaces where immigrant families feel supported.

🎧 Tune in to the conversation and learn more about the work underway to strengthen bilingual education and honor students’ language assets.

In this episode, David Alvarez sits down with education advocates A...

08/17/2026

Math isn’t just a subject. It’s either a gateway to future opportunities or a gatekeeper that shuts students out.

This new EdTrust-West analysis shows that too many multilingual learners’ pathways to math success are fractured — but education leaders can change that.

Read their report for information about what’s possible when California invests in multilingual excellence: https://buff.ly/vYsT9zg

08/14/2026

California's strength is its linguistic and cultural diversity—and together, we can help ensure every student has the opportunity to become multilingual.

Join the Multilingual Education for All (MLE4ALL) campaign by signing on as an individual or on behalf of your organization.

Every sign-on helps demonstrate the growing statewide support for multilingual education and builds momentum for lasting change.

Know an organization that shares this vision? Encourage them to sign on, too! The more voices we bring together, the stronger our movement becomes.

Sign on today: https://buff.ly/K34pWTn