In his State of the State address, Gov. Newsom proposed a plan to modernize the state's education system. Californians Together is proud to support efforts to bring coherence to a structure that leaders at every level find cumbersome to navigate. More in @edsource.org: buff.ly/Lk8qJW8

Start 2026 off right by securing your virtual seat at the NCEL Effective #Literacy Summit! Hear from leading experts and ed leaders to find out what it takes to create literacy instruction that works for #MultilingualLearners. #NCELSummit. reg.eventmobi.com/ncel-summit-...

Announcing #NCELSummit2026 speaker: Dr. Miguel A. Cardona, former U.S. Secretary of Education and longtime champion for educational equity. Register: reg.eventmobi.com/ncel-summit-2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Californians Together! 🎊 Grateful for this community and excited for a year of continued advocacy for multilingual learners. Here’s to what we’ll build together in the year ahead.

Research points to dual language immersion programs as a force for desegregating public schools. Learn more about how this is taking place in @laschools.bsky.social. Via @edweek.org:

Some media have called AB 1454 a “Science of Reading bill,” but the policy is broader and aligned with the ELA/ELD Framework—honoring home language as a central asset.

New picture books highlight the real-life experience of kids who translate for their families — something about 1.8M kids in CA know well. Little Bird Laila and Tío Ricky Doesn’t Speak English reflect life between languages and the empathy it builds. 👉🏾 Full story on LAist:

As we celebrate #InternationalMigrantsDay, we call on leaders at every level to protect the rights of migrant students and their families. Learn about these rights & more via @edsource.org: edsource.org/2025/what-ri...

Welcoming Dr. Julie Washington to #NCELSummit2026! Her research on language variation and literacy development is reshaping the field. Register: reg.eventmobi.com/ncel-summit-2026

The National Newcomer Network is launching Elevating Voices of Educators of Newcomers fellowship to empower teachers to tell stories about the many ways immigrant students make their schools & communities better. Learn more and apply now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

🎧Californians Together’s Sam Finn joins the ASSETS Podcast to talk newcomer students, the challenges they face, and how the California Newcomer Network supports educators across the state. A must-listen for #ELL and #NewcomerEd advocates. Listen:

2025 brought new challenges—and big progress—for multilingual learners. We passed AB 1454, expanded our coalition, launched new prof dev, and advanced research to strengthen instruction statewide. Read our year-in-review: 🔗 californianstogether.org/looking-back...

Join the #Multilingual Education for All campaign launch webinar on Feb 4, 2026, where we’ll share the statewide vision, goals, & ways to get involved in building a future where every student can learn + thrive in any language. caltog.co/3KaAqZc

📢 Have you registered? The NCEL Virtual Literacy Summit will connect the brightest minds in education and equity - from literacy researchers to expert practitioners. Register soon to secure your spot:

Learn how one Santa Fe High School graduate earned the #California State Seal of #Biliteracy in French, and a district gold medal in Spanish. We are proud to highlight students like Oswaldo in our ongoing #VoicesOfBiliteracy series. Read more: californianstogether.org/voices-of-bi...

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Kathy Escamilla to #NCELSummit2026! Her leadership in bilingualism and biliteracy research—including Literacy Squared®—continues to shape the field. Register now: reg.eventmobi.com/ncel-summit-2026

California’s universal Pre-K is a big step toward equity — but only if the workforce is ready for our 1.69M multilingual kids. Our report is featured in Language Magazine. 👇

CA needs more multilingual teachers. Barriers are blocking candidates, and districts can’t staff dual-language programs. The op-ed urges bold fixes now.

In a year that has had its share of uncertainty, we’re filled with gratitude for the educators, families, partners, and advocates who remain steadfast in supporting multilingual learners. Thank you for your resilience and commitment. Wishing you a peaceful and restorative Thanksgiving weekend.

Last week, CalTog Executive Director Martha Hernandez took the stage at a Learning Policy Institute briefing to discuss their recent report on the positive impact community schools are having on student achievement and wellbeing. Read the report:

“We need to ensure that we’re providing those tools and resources to schools to help support not just English but also the home language." - Carolyne Crolotte, Director of Policy, Early Edge California More from @edsource.org :

📚 Plan ahead! Reserve your spot for the NCEL Summit 2026 before the holiday rush. We are starting off 2026 with a powerful literacy and equity convening that you won’t want to miss. Register now: reg.eventmobi.com/ncel-summit-2026 #NCELSummit #EdPolicy #Literacy

District leaders cannot miss the opportunity select newly-approved mathematics materials that truly meet the needs of #EnglishLearners. Learn how by reading a joint statement from the High-Quality Instructional Materials Learning Partners Coalition:

Californians Together participated at this month’s La Cosecha Dual Language Conference. We are proud to join in the 30th anniversary of the conference.

Dual-language programs are at risk nationwide as federal support for English learners is eliminated. Research shows bilingualism boosts learning, cognitive skills, and community connection. If you care about a multilingual, inclusive future, speak up. www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...

Bilingual education programs are broadly popular, but how do immigrant, Hispanic families feel about multilingual education? According to a new study from The Century Foundation, very positively. Learn more:

📘New report from CalTog + EL-WIN: How can CA build a Universal Pre-K workforce that reflects its multilingual learners? 🔹Central Valley “Grow Your Own” models 🔹Spanish ECE certificate programs 🔹7 big policy recommendations 🔗Read: buff.ly/eIEPXZM #MultilingualEd #UPK #EarlyEd #EquityInEd

Who earns the State Seal of #Biliteracy? We kick off our blog series, Voices of Biliteracy, on seal recipients with a profile of a student whose love of language started at home and continued into her dual immersion program. #VoicesOfBiliteracy Learn more: californianstogether.org/voices-of-bi...

NEW: The National Committee for Effective Literacy highlights practices & policy recommendations that teacher preparation programs should employ to ensure educators are ready to support #MultilingualLearners. Read the report: caltog.co/NCEL-teacher...

⏰ Last chance! Early Bird registration for the NCEL Virtual Literacy Summit closes Nov 15! Take part in the largest literacy and #equity summit in the United States. Don’t miss discounted tickets. Register now:

Schools play a critical role in providing stability for #newcomers. That's why we are joining @kidspartnership.bsky.social to explore policies to empower schools to uphold safety, trust, and inclusion for every child—no matter where they come from. Register now:

The High-Quality Instructional Materials Learning Partners Coalition celebrates the approval of 64 new math materials that: ✔ Align with the CA Math Framework & state standards ✔ Center equity + access ✔ Support all students Our full statement: buff.ly/qWvdglI

Honoring Indigenous communities during Native American & Alaska Native Heritage Month — and spotlighting California-based partnerships between tribal nations & universities to preserve language, culture, and traditional ecological knowledge. Learn more: buff.ly/vS3nLYB

The CA State Board of Education approved a list of instructional materials for #math, but what should district leaders know about ensuring approved #materials meet the needs of #EnglishLearners? Register now for an important discussion w/ district leaders: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🚨ICE is creating fear for immigrant families. Early care & education sites need to be ready. ALL IN for Safe Schools’ new one-pager gives providers clear steps to protect children & families during immigration enforcement encounters. 📄 Download: tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace

Every #literacy policy should be a #biliteracy policy. #Biliteracy ensures #MultilingualLearners can build community bonds and thrive in the global #workforce. #FamilyLiteracyMonth Hear from teachers about their experiences implementing misaligned policy: californianstogether.org/resource/voi...

CA awarded 75,000+ State Seals of Biliteracy in 87 languages — its highest number ever! 🌎 Participation and English learner representation are both up. Explore the data or learn how to get involved at the CDE State Seal of Biliteracy page: www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ml/sealof... #Biliteracy #Education #CA

Multilingualism = strength. So why is our curriculum still built like it’s a weakness? Research shows multilingual students gain stronger cognitive flexibility & problem-solving skills. www.laschoolreport.com/multilingual...

Multilingualism is an asset that students bring to the classroom every day. A new piece from @edweek.org highlights how one Texas district is embracing #MultilingualLearners and their language gifts. #Literacy Read more:

🚀Just two weeks before early bird ticket pricing closes! Secure your spot today so you can take part in powerful discussions on equity, policy, and practice with passionate advocates and researchers from across the country. Register today: buff.ly/g4rtBnM #LiteracySummit #EducationEquity

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Here’s to creativity, connection, and celebrating every voice — in every language. #HappyHalloween #Multilingualism

Preserve the language, preserve the culture. The story of Cantonese in the Bay Area asks: Can this heritage language survive the next generation? “Cantonese is not only a language, but also a history… If Cantonese is lost, the culture is lost.” www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/c... #LanguageEquity

CA will screen all K–2 students for reading challenges starting 2025–26. Shelly Spiegel-Coleman: “Getting a full profile of the student before deciding if they have any reading difficulty is essential.” 🔗 edsource.org/2025/dyslexi... #CAEd #Equity

This week, we attended @caltog.bsky.social’s Coalition Retreat, a gathering of statewide education leaders dedicated to advancing equity for CA’s 1.1 million English learners. 🏫 The retreat celebrated achievements & shaped a new Strategic Plan—FIS was happy to contribute as a decade-long member!

NEW: Minding the Gap shows most California districts still miss the mark on #LCAP #equity for #EnglishLearners. @afabc.bsky.social Only 4% of plans were rated exemplary—and just 1 included goals for long-term English learners. . Read the report: californianstogether.org/resource/min...

Power in coalition. Grateful for an energizing retreat with our coalition members — celebrating wins and recharging our shared mission for English learners. 🌟 #CoalitionPower #EducationEquity

🏫 New: ALL IN for Safe Schools releases guidance to help preschools & daycares protect immigrant & LGBTQ+ communities. Tips cover data privacy, immigration agent protocols, & student safety. Read via El Observador ⤵️ 🔗 el-observador.com/2025/10/17/a... #SafeSchools

When it comes to #literacy legislation, where are #MultilingualLearners? A new report from Center for Applied Linguistics provides a comparative analysis of literacy bills from across the country. Read the report:

📢 Don’t miss this! CEEL, with support from CalTog + HQIM-LPC partners, is leading a webinar on formative assessment in dual language math. Register here: tinyurl.com/DLMath25

As schools work to ensure practice is aligned with policies like the California #EnglishLearner Roadmap, we celebrate principals for leading the way. #NationalPrincipalsMonth Learn more about the roadmap: californianstogether.org/what-we-do/p... #NationalPrincipalsDay #EnglishLearner