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February 5, 2021

This week we flag an opportunity to participate in an upcoming webinar on leveraging Federal COVID-19 funds for community schools, delve into federal legislation that would provide guidance on and additional funding for apprenticeships, and provide updates on Miguel Cardona’s Wednesday Senate confirmation hearing.

January 29, 2021

Policymakers and educators from across California came together on January 28th to listen to high school seniors about their Linked Learning experience during COVID-19. Read a recap and reflection of the event.

January 21, 2021

A deep dive into Governor Newsom's 2021-22 January Budget.

January 15, 2021

This week the California State Board of Education (SBE) approved the 2020-21 Career Technical Education Incentive Grants for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs). Plus, the Linked Learning Alliance's feature in EdSource and additional COVID-19 reopening guidelines from the Governor.

January 8, 2021

Today the Governor rolled out his proposed 2020-21 budget, which prioritizes proven approaches to education to keep young people supported on their path to college and career. In other news, the long anticipated federal stimulus funds are on the way.

January 8, 2021 | Linked Learning Alliance

A statement from the Linked Learning Alliance on Governor Newsom's 2021-2020 January Budget.

December 11, 2020

The U.S. Department of Education released a Request for Information on Expanding Work-Based Learning (WBL) Opportunities for Youth. In other news, the State Legislature gaveled in its 2021-22 legislative session Monday as all 120 members took the oath of office both in person and remotely.

November 19, 2020

This week, the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) released a report on the fiscal outlook for schools and community colleges in 2020-21 and beyond. In the midst of the challenges related to COVID-19 that schools throughout California are facing, this report offers some good news.

November 12, 2020

The California Department of Education (CDE) recently shared updates regarding the Perkins V 2021-22 school year application process. In addition, the November election results are mostly in.

October 30, 2020

This week we address an inquiry from the field about the status of new career measures to be included in the College/Career Indicator and how these measures will be reflected on the California School Dashboard. In other news, this past Monday, the California State Senate held an informational hearing on the challenges around distance learning.