Californians Together
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A statewide coalition working to ensure CA's 1.1 million #EnglishLearners succeed academically by #advocating for equitable educational policy.
Long Beach, CA
Joined July 2011
What does it mean to build a #UniversalPreK workforce that is ready for #MultilingualLearners? Our new report provides key insights from practitioners & advocates dedicated to creating an early education system that works for all. Read the report:
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Nearly 60% of kids under 5 in California are multilingual—but our state needs thousands more educators prepared to meet their needs. A multilingual-ready workforce = opportunity for every child. Learn more:
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September is #NationalLiteracyMonth! Equitable #literacy policy must be inclusive of #EnglishLearners. That’s why we encourage you to join a webinar to learn what effective literacy means for young dual language learners. Register now:
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What proactive steps can districts take to support immigrant students? From clarifying existing policies to partnering with legal orgs, districts have many tools at their disposal for keeping all students safe and ready to learn. More from @edpolicyinca:
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California schools face potential disruption and destabilization related to increased immigration enforcement practices, with up to one in eight students, and/or their close family members, at risk...
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NEW on the CalTog blog: Advocates from @StopAAPIHate x @CAAsanfrancisco guest author a new piece highlighting the role of language discrimination in broader acts of hate aimed at #AAPI communities & explain why education is a powerful tool for safety.
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Hate incidents captured by the research showcase how even the perceived assumption of linguistic differences becomes a weapon used to belittle, exclude, and dehumanize AA/PI communities.
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Come work with @BuenrostroManny and the rest of the incredibly dedicated Californians Together staff! ⤵️.
Know someone passionate about early childhood policy and multilingual learners? @CalTog is hiring a Senior Policy Associate. 📍 Remote (CA-based w/ in-state travel) | 🗓️ Apply by 8/28.🔗 #EarlyEd #MultilingualEd #PolicyJobs #EdEquity.
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Though the federal government has rolled back guidance on supporting #EnglishLearners, Illinois state legislators passed a bill that provides guidance and support for expanding valuable dual language programs. More in Language Magazine:
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Illinois House Bill 3026, led in the House by State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid, has passed the Senate and is now poised to establish statewide guidance for dual language instruction to ensure...
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The state legislature recently reconvened from summer recess. What's the state of play for bills that impact #EnglishLearners? . Learn more on the Californians Together blog:
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We are encouraged by the progress reflected in this year’s budget—particularly the inclusion of funding for the English Learner Roadmap and the English learner regional leads. With the everchanging...
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From strengthening brain development to opening up economic opportunities, speaking more than one language has clear benefits. A new article from @Getting_Smart goes deep into these benefits, and assesses the potential risks AI poses for learning. More:
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On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate language revitalization across CA—from Northern Pomo to Yurok, Oaxacan, and more. Indigenous language efforts aren’t separate from biliteracy—they’re at the heart of it. 📖 Learn more: . #Biliteracy #MultilingualEd
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You won't want to miss this ⤵️.
Kids learn best when teachers feel safe. Aug 7, 10 a.m. PT: ALL IN for Safe Schools, a partnership between @CalTog and @KidsPartnership, convenes CA ECE orgs to talk immigration-enforcement impacts & support strategies. Register for the webinar today:
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RT @EarlyEdgeCA: 🆕 WEBINAR RECORDING | On 7/23, @EarlyEdgeCA’s Director of Policy, Carolyne Crolotte, presented at @MigrationPolicy's webin….
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RT @DrRenaeBryant: Excited that our article “Creating Linguistically Inclusive Spaces for Newcomer and Emergent Plurilingual Students Throu….
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Job Alert: We’re hiring a Senior Policy Associate - Early Childhood Ed! Help shape CA policy to support Dual Language + English Learners in early learning. 📍 Remote (CA-based w/ in-state travel) | 🗓️ Apply by 8/28.🔗 #MultilingualEd #ECE #PolicyJobs.
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Are you adopting new math materials? Act now for equity! Join @elsuccessforum free webinar on Aug 21 at 4 PM PT to learn about the MLL Math Curriculum Adoption Toolkit & RFP language to ensure ed equity. Register now! #EdEquity #MLL
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Nearly half of #AAPI Californians reporting experiencing hate last year. This powerful data dive shines a light on hate and discrimination, and it is critically important for understanding what it takes to keep communities safe. More from @StopAAPIHate:
stopaapihate.org
In 2024, anti-AA/PI hate remained widespread in California during a heated election year. Nearly half of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AA/PI) adults in California reported experiencing hate...
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RT @dagonzal19: NEW: @CalTog launched a new, weekly #newsletter that dives deep into the federal developments that impact #EnglishLearners,….
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What is the state of the 25-26 California budget and how does #multilingual education fare? Our Senior Legislative Advocate Cristina Salazar breaks it all down. Read more:
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As of July 25, 2025, the Trump administration has released the remaining $5 billion in federal K‑12 grants that had been withheld since July 1, impacting English‑learner programs, migrant support, teacher training, and after‑school services.
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Lawmakers of both parties had lobbied to release the funding, which supports English-language-learning programs, teacher training and academic enrichment.
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