June 2023 Legislative Update
The June 15th constitutional deadline for the Legislature to pass the budget has come and gone, from that point forward, the Governor has 12 days to sign the budget bill. […]
Blog Type: General
April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month 2023
The month of April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, a time to recognize the needs and achievements of bilingual and multilingual learners. Advocates and education systems should consider how […]
A New Generation of English Learner Advocates is Upon Us
Californians Together hosted our EL Advocacy Institute November 10-13, 2022 at Kellogg West Conference Center and Hotel in Pomona, where we were joined by 55 mid-career advocates from across California […]
From Local Advocate to State Assemblymember: EL Advocate, Dawn Addis
This month, we’d like to spotlight a champion of our English Learner Leadership and Legacy Initiative (ELLLI), a growing network of EL advocates who are committed to shaping policy and […]
Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative Regional Conference
This year’s Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) Regional Conference, held in Fresno November 15, brought together a diverse group of 80 community members from a variety of organizations to […]
EL Advocate Spotlight: Dr. Jennifer Yacoub
Dr. Jennifer Yacoub is an advocate who is making an impact in the Central Valley. Jennifer was selected last year to be part of the 2021 EL Advocacy Institute organized by […]