Alliance Blog

Students in select, certified Linked Learning pathways can soon benefit from industry digital badges that signify their achievements and grant them special advantages such as internships and financial support from partnering employers, the Linked Learning Alliance announced today.

Four months into my new role as President of the Linked Learning Alliance and, once again, I find myself completely energized by the passion and people that fuel the field’s progress and growth.

Employers now have a new way of finding out whether students have met industry standards to succeed in both college and career.

The Linked Learning Alliance applauds CA Governor Jerry Brown, Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins, and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon for allocating $300 million in on-going funding to support and expand high quality Career Technical Education (CTE) in high schools.

The Linked Learning Alliance has awarded its annual scholarship awards to five deserving high school seniors graduating from eligible Linked Learning pathways.

The Learning Learning Alliance applauds the reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Act, an important funding source for the Linked Learning field working to ensure high quality pathway implementation.

The California State Legislature has approved AB 3188 by Assemblymember Tony Thurmond (D-Richmond) and sent the measure to Gov. Jerry Brown.

The Linked Learning Alliance congratulates California Governor-elect Gavin Newsom, incoming Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and incoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on their successful campaigns and pledges to work with all three leaders to advance college and career success and educational justice for all California students.

A Message from Anne Stanton, Linked Learning Alliance President, and David Rattray, Chair, Alliance Board of Directors

We are thrilled to announce a few more additions to the Linked Learning Alliance staff team!