The California Department of Education Multilingual Support Division announced that over 75,000 students earned the State Seal of Biliteracy—the highest number ever awarded in a single school year. Fourteen years […]
Last Friday, the White House Office of Management and Budget released its top line budget for FY 2026. Included in the proposed budget were major cuts to education spending that […]
Californians Together proudly advocates for policies and practices to support our state’s 1.1 million English learners. Literacy is fundamental to every student’s academic journey, and we recognize the role of […]
From the classroom to Californians Together, Shelly Spiegel-Coleman has dedicated her life to improving education for all students—no matter what language they speak to their loved ones at home. Last […]
As we wind down 2024, we wanted to reflect on a year of impactful advocacy and significant change across the policy landscape. From celebrating our past to preparing for the […]
In the 2025-26 school year, all schools will be required to administer annually to every K-2 student a screener for reading difficulties. A panel has been working all year to […]
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