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A statewide coalition working to ensure CA's 1.1 million #EnglishLearners succeed academically by #advocating for equitable #edpolicy.

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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
"Beyond benchmarking what students know, educators are excited at the potential for OPTEL to highlight growth opportunities." Read more: californianstogether.org/optel-more-t...
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More Than a Measure: How OPTEL Provides an Instructional Mirror - Californians Together
In our conversations with educators and administrators about the OPTEL, we found enthusiasm for ensuring that, beyond accountability, teachers are empowered to use data to inform instructional…
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Multilingual education advocates should be proud of the latest investments in building a sustainable #bilingual educator workforce & strengthening critically important #newcomer programs. Read more about the latest budget agreement: californianstogether.org/budget-updat...
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
What does it mean that #EnglishLearners are underrepresented among California State Seal of Biliteracy recipients? It means state leaders must do more to increase access. Our latest brief explains how. Read more: californianstogether.org/resource/exp...
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
What will it take for California to reach its goals around ensuring more students graduate with the State Seal of #Biliteracy? Our new report with CABTE highlights the need for building a sustainable #bilingual educator workforce. Learn more:
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Early voting centers open May 23. Your vote is your power! 🗳️ Find your early voting center and make your voice heard! June 2 is the last day to vote: buff.ly/IbLHKQy
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
The knowledge brief series, The Brilliance & Importance of Affirming Black (English) Language in ECE, is proud to launch Vol. 3: Honoring #BlackLanguage in Early Learning: Foundations for Literacy Development. blackece.org/blackenglish/ w/ BlackECE @catalystcalifornia.bsky.social & Early Edge CA
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Join Californians Together staff next week at #LatinaActionDay to advocate for economic empowerment & policies that uplift our communities. @hopelatinas.bsky.social Limited tickets available: latinas.org/actionday
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Education was largely absent from the April 22 California gubernatorial debate. From early learning to college affordability, education shapes workforce readiness, economic growth, and opportunity. Voters deserve to hear how candidates plan to lead on education. engageforedu.org/ed-equity-issues
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Ed Equity Issues
This set of briefing papers present an Education Agenda for the next five years for
California’s leaders and the public to consider. An Education Equity Agenda for California  The accompanying…
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
This year marks ten years of the #EnglishLearner Leadership & Legacy Initiative! Read about the roots of this impactful advocacy network: californianstogether.org/ellli10-roots/
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Celebrating the Roots of the English Learner Leadership and Legacy Initiative - Californians Together
This year, Californians Together proudly celebrates ten years of  ELLLI, a hallmark initiative born from urgency and vision. It was created by a generation of seasoned advocates—lawyers, educators,…
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
We partnered with #EnglishLearner Success Forum to survey educators & administrators about their needs ahead of the upcoming English Language Arts/English Language Development Adoption. We found that #EdLeaders are taking the needs of #MultilingualLearners seriously. Read more:
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What California Educators Want from Language Arts Materials
Every student deserves a quality education. Multilingual learners are no different. Explore our why.
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
NEW: @blackece.bsky.social, Californians Together, @catalystcalifornia.bsky.social, and Early Edge California are proud to launch Vol. 2: Tracing the Origins of #BlackLanguage: A Historical Brief. Access the new brief: blackece.org/blackenglish/
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
How did one student bring language awards to her private school? We are proud to highlight students like Emma in our ongoing #VoicesOfBiliteracy series. Read more: californianstogether.org/emma-brings-...
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
When it comes to building a #math adoption process that meets the needs of #MultilingualLearners, the Orange County Dept. of Ed and #EnglishLearners Success Forum started with key questions. #MathEquity Learn more about this powerful partnership:
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Adoption as a Vehicle for Change: A Story from Orange County Department of Education
Every student deserves a quality education. Multilingual learners are no different. Explore our why.
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
“We need [Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems] in place to answer questions that affect our children[...] #AB2092 strengthens California’s ability to expand equitable access to high quality early learning and care programs for the state’s youngest children.” - Assemblymember Mia Bonta
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
HAPPENING NOW: Californians Together Senior Policy Associate Mario Snow makes the case that an early childhood integrated #data system empowers policymakers to answer key questions about serving students from early education to postsecondary.
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
New: GO Public Schools is out with a new guide for reading and understanding the latest California School Dashboard. Read the guide:
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Conor P. Williams @conorpwilliams.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Meanwhile, research by Ran Abramitzky and Leah Boustan has found that children of immigrants are particularly likely to rise in the U.S. economy, with particularly high rates of upward social mobility—as true now as it was 100 years ago. www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/ran-a...
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Streets of Gold
Forbes, Best Business Books of 2022 Behavioral Scientist, Notable Books of 2022The facts, not the fiction, of America’s immigration experience Immigrat...
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Heading to #NYSABE26? Our very own Shelly Spiegel-Coleman is participating in the Leadership Forum with former U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona! You won't want to miss it. Learn more:
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2026conference | NYSABE
Welcome to the 50th Anniversary Conference of the New York State Association for Bilingual Education (NYSABE). This year, we proudly celebrate a powerful milestone: half a century of advocacy,…
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The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Thank you for sharing! Shout out as well to @caltog.bsky.social <3
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First 5 San Mateo County @f5sanmateo.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
@kidspartnership.bsky.social’s “How to Create Safe Spaces in Early Care & Education for Children in Immigrant Families” toolkit helps ECE providers respond to immigration enforcement, protect children's privacy, & communicate with families about their rights: allinforhealth.org/creating-safe-spaces/
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Creating Safe Spaces – All In For Health
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
We are proud to join Black ECE, Catalyst California, and EarlyEdge California in releasing the first brief in our knowledge series on the importance of affirming #BlackLanguage in early learning settings. Read the brief: buff.ly/EtRKhdh
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Central Unified School District is exploring Dual Language programs in Spanish & Punjabi — a step toward stronger support for multilingual learners and expanded opportunities for biliteracy in California schools. Read more: abc30.com/post/central... #MultilingualEd #DualLanguage #Biliteracy
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Central Unified Board commits to exploring Dual Language programs in Spanish and Punjabi
In January, the Board of Trustees affirmed its commitment to developing a Dual Language Bilingual Education program in Spanish and Punjabi.
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
✨ We are proud to join Black ECE, @catalystcalifornia.bsky.social, and Early Edge CA for the first session of their 3-part webinar series, “Understanding #BlackEnglish: What It Is and Why It Matters” on 2/25 at 1 pm PT. Register here: buff.ly/d6DMPcD #BlackChildren #BlackECE #BlackHistoryMonth
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
At CABE 2026, our sessions will focus on equity-driven systems & practices for multilingual learners—from accountability and LTEL supports, to data transparency, #newcomer inclusion, and building policy for Multilingual Education for All. Learn more at sites.google.com/californians...
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Missed the MLE4ALL Campaign Launch Webinar? 🎥 Watch it here: English: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvPg... Español: www.youtube.com/watch?v=baHD... 普通话: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncHw... Let’s keep pushing for Multilingual Education For All! 🌍📚 #MLE4ALL #MultilingualEd #Equity
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2026 MLE4All Campaign Webinar Launch (English)
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
That's a wrap from #NABE2026! Thank you to NABE for providing a national stage for us to share our expertise, and for honoring our #MultilingualEducation champions.
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Today, Californians Together Executive Director Martha Hernandez and Board Member Dr. Laurie Olsen were inducted into the NABE/SummitK-12 Multilingual Education Hall of Fame for their work improving education for #MultilingualLearners. #NABE2026 More: nabe-conference.com/multilingual...
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
🔊 Save the dates! Californians Together is a proud member of Alliance for Candidate Engagement in Education, and we are excited to announce a series of candidate engagement forums for the state superintendent of public instruction. Learn more: engageforedu.org/events/
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
We’ve launched the Multilingual Education for All website—home of a 10-year statewide campaign to make multilingual education a defining feature of California’s P–12 system. Multilingualism is an asset. Every student deserves access. Explore the vision and join the campaign: mle4all.org #MLE4ALL
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MLE4ALL | Multilingual Education for All
Multilingual Education for All is a statewide campaign designed to build the conditions, policy commitments, and public will needed to make multilingualism a defining feature of California’s P–12…
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Join CalTog, BlackECE, @catalystcalifornia.bsky.social, and Early Edge CA for the first session of our 3-part webinar series, "Understanding #BlackEnglish: What It is and Why it Matters" on Feb. 25th at 1 pm PT. Register here: buff.ly/UI2DsO1 #BlackChildren #BlackECE #ECE
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
📣 Reminder: The Multilingual Education for All Campaign Launch is this Wednesday! Join educators & community leaders across CA to help make multilingualism a reality for all students. Live Spanish & Mandarin interpretation + captions in 40+ languages. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #MLE4ALL
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Advanced English learners thrive when instruction goes beyond grammar drills. Talk first → write better. Use all languages students know. Make writing real, accessible & culturally relevant. #MultilingualLearners
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What supports do advanced English learners need?
Researchers suggest English language arts teachers can use an array of strategies to help these learners hone skills to express complex ideas.
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Polling finds families want bilingualism in schools—even as English-only policies are being pushed: • 94% of families who speak a non-English language at home say multilingualism matters • 55% of monolingual English families agree • Interest in dual language programs averaged 7.9/10 among families
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As Trump Pushes English Only, New Polling Shows Families Embrace Bilingualism
Nearly 95% of non-English-speaking — and 55% of English-speaking — families say it’s important for their child to grow up speaking multiple languages.
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
CA districts need high-quality Spanish Language Arts, not watered-down translations. With the 2026 Literacy adoption ahead, publishers must step up. Sign on to support this urgent statewide call to action. bit.ly/3MeTztK
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ELSF | Resource: Alerta: Publishers Must Prioritize High-Quality Spanish Language Arts Materials
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Multilingual learners can’t be an asterisk in the nation’s literacy agenda. Thank you to everyone who joined the inaugural NCEL Summit and helped make the closing panel such a powerful conversation about policy, research, and practice—and what it will take to act. #NCELSummit
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
We are one week away from the #Multilingual Education for All campaign launch webinar. Join us to learn about our vision for creating a future where every student can learn & thrive in any language. Register now: buff.ly/ZcNsH9D
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The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Learn how to create sanctuaries of learning and healing for every student, regardless of background, identity, or circumstance, with ALL IN for Safe Schools’ new TK-12 Toolkit: tinyurl.com/SafeTK-12 🙌 @aclusocal.bsky.social @eqca.bsky.social @teachplus.bsky.social @caltog.bsky.social 🙌
All In For Safe Schools' rainbow butterfly logo and toolkit title alongside a photo of three teens at picnic tables outside a school
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
What are your rights as an educator? What can you do to protect your students’ rights? Our new TK-12 Toolkit can help you develop a strategy to protect your students’ well-being and futures: tinyurl.com/SafeTK-12
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Join us tomorrow for the NCEL Summit! Hear from leading experts and ed leaders to find out what it takes to create literacy instruction that works for #MultilingualLearners.#NCELSummit Register now for this historic event: reg.eventmobi.com/ncel-summit-...
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. recognized that a truly valuable education is one that addresses culture and character. We are proud to honor his legacy each day. #MLKDay Read Dr. King’s 1947 article “The Purpose of Education”:
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"The Purpose of Education"
Author: King, Martin Luther, Jr. (Morehouse College)
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Announcing #NCELSummit2026 speaker Jody Slavick, Director of Literacy Squared® and advocate for biliteracy and multilingual learners. Register: reg.eventmobi.com/ncel-summit-2026
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
NEW: What does the proposed 2026-2027 budget mean for California's 1.1 million #EnglishLearners? Find out how the new budget advances statewide initiatives. More:
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What the Proposed 2026-2027 Budget Means for English Learners - Californians Together
On January 9, Governor Newsom unveiled his 2026-27 budget proposal. Californians Together is grateful for Governor Newsom’s dedication and focus toward sustaining our education system amidst another…
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Learn from leading experts and ed leaders about what it takes to create literacy instruction that works for #MultilingualLearners at the #NCELSummit. We are just one week away! reg.eventmobi.com/ncel-summit-...
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
📣 New poll: Latino families show strong support for bilingual & dual-language education in California — interest levels average ~8/10, with many seeing language skills as key for students’ futures. Full article 👇🏽 🔗
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Poll Shows Latino Families Want Bilingual Education
Poll results released by The Century Foundation highlight a significant surge in demand for bilingual education and dual language immersion programs among Latino families in California. The data…
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
“So while many schools or classrooms in the area are declining in enrollment, there is actually a wait list for the Dual Language Immersion program.” Learn why Torrance Unified's dual language program is in such high demand. More from the Daily Breeze:
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Torrance Elementary unveils expansion of TK, kindergarten classrooms
Torrance Elementary School has added four additional four new classrooms and a playground for their TK and kindergarten students.
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
We are excited to announce #NCELSummit2026 keynote speaker Dr. Ester de Jong, Associate Dean of Research and Academic Affairs and #multilingual education professor at @colorado.edu. Register: reg.eventmobi.com/ncel-summit-2026
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
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
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Newsom proposes governor controls the California Department of Education
Under the shift, the state superintendent of public instruction would have a different role. Numerous studies, including one last month, have recommended the idea.
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
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-...
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
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
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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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.
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