Californians Together
@caltog.bsky.social
A statewide coalition working to ensure CA's 1.1 million #EnglishLearners succeed academically by #advocating for equitable #edpolicy.
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
✔ Align with the CA Math Framework & state standards
✔ Center equity + access
✔ Support all students
Our full statement: buff.ly/qWvdglI
November 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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
✔ 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
Learn more: buff.ly/vS3nLYB
November 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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
Learn more: buff.ly/vS3nLYB
🚨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
ALL IN for Safe Schools’ new one-pager gives providers clear steps to protect children & families during immigration enforcement encounters.
📄 Download: tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
November 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
🚨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
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...
Hear from teachers about their experiences implementing misaligned policy: californianstogether.org/resource/voi...
November 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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...
Hear from teachers about their experiences implementing misaligned policy: californianstogether.org/resource/voi...
🚀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
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
November 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
🚀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
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
Here’s to creativity, connection, and celebrating every voice — in every language.
#HappyHalloween #Multilingualism
October 31, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Happy Halloween! 🎃
Here’s to creativity, connection, and celebrating every voice — in every language.
#HappyHalloween #Multilingualism
Here’s to creativity, connection, and celebrating every voice — in every language.
#HappyHalloween #Multilingualism
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.
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Read the report: californianstogether.org/resource/min...
Only 4% of plans were rated exemplary—and just 1 included goals for long-term English learners.
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Read the report: californianstogether.org/resource/min...
October 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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.
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Read the report: californianstogether.org/resource/min...
Only 4% of plans were rated exemplary—and just 1 included goals for long-term English learners.
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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
Grateful for an energizing retreat with our coalition members — celebrating wins and recharging our shared mission for English learners. 🌟
#CoalitionPower #EducationEquity
October 22, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Power in coalition.
Grateful for an energizing retreat with our coalition members — celebrating wins and recharging our shared mission for English learners. 🌟
#CoalitionPower #EducationEquity
Grateful for an energizing retreat with our coalition members — celebrating wins and recharging our shared mission for English learners. 🌟
#CoalitionPower #EducationEquity
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
Learn more about the roadmap: californianstogether.org/what-we-do/p...
#NationalPrincipalsDay #EnglishLearner
October 16, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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
Learn more about the roadmap: californianstogether.org/what-we-do/p...
#NationalPrincipalsDay #EnglishLearner
Balanced bilinguals don’t just communicate across cultures—they thrive in the economy.
Studies show they’re more likely to be employed full-time and earn $2,000–$3,200 more annually than English-only peers.
Bilingualism is both cultural and economic capital.
#BilingualAdvantage
Studies show they’re more likely to be employed full-time and earn $2,000–$3,200 more annually than English-only peers.
Bilingualism is both cultural and economic capital.
#BilingualAdvantage
October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Balanced bilinguals don’t just communicate across cultures—they thrive in the economy.
Studies show they’re more likely to be employed full-time and earn $2,000–$3,200 more annually than English-only peers.
Bilingualism is both cultural and economic capital.
#BilingualAdvantage
Studies show they’re more likely to be employed full-time and earn $2,000–$3,200 more annually than English-only peers.
Bilingualism is both cultural and economic capital.
#BilingualAdvantage
Yesterday, @governor.ca.gov signed a critical piece of #literacy legislation into law. Californians Together Executive Director Martha Hernandez was on hand to celebrate & explain why #AB1454 is such a monumental victory for #EnglishLearners.
🔗 Watch the signing and press briefing: buff.ly/uEIjCzB
🔗 Watch the signing and press briefing: buff.ly/uEIjCzB
October 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Yesterday, @governor.ca.gov signed a critical piece of #literacy legislation into law. Californians Together Executive Director Martha Hernandez was on hand to celebrate & explain why #AB1454 is such a monumental victory for #EnglishLearners.
🔗 Watch the signing and press briefing: buff.ly/uEIjCzB
🔗 Watch the signing and press briefing: buff.ly/uEIjCzB
October 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
📢 The NCEL Virtual Literacy Summit is January 21, 2026!
Literacy and equity advocates from across the country will convene for a day of advocacy for an integrated approach to literacy for all.
Register today to lock in Early Bird pricing.
Register: buff.ly/8jowcvM
#NCELSummit #LiteracySummit
Literacy and equity advocates from across the country will convene for a day of advocacy for an integrated approach to literacy for all.
Register today to lock in Early Bird pricing.
Register: buff.ly/8jowcvM
#NCELSummit #LiteracySummit
September 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
📢 The NCEL Virtual Literacy Summit is January 21, 2026!
Literacy and equity advocates from across the country will convene for a day of advocacy for an integrated approach to literacy for all.
Register today to lock in Early Bird pricing.
Register: buff.ly/8jowcvM
#NCELSummit #LiteracySummit
Literacy and equity advocates from across the country will convene for a day of advocacy for an integrated approach to literacy for all.
Register today to lock in Early Bird pricing.
Register: buff.ly/8jowcvM
#NCELSummit #LiteracySummit
One in every four children in the U.S. is Hispanic/Latino, many of whom are #EnglishLearners, but the contributions of these communities are underrepresented in media and schools.
Learn why #HispanicHeritageMonth matters via the Smithsonian Institution: latino.si.edu/learn/teachi...
Learn why #HispanicHeritageMonth matters via the Smithsonian Institution: latino.si.edu/learn/teachi...
September 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
One in every four children in the U.S. is Hispanic/Latino, many of whom are #EnglishLearners, but the contributions of these communities are underrepresented in media and schools.
Learn why #HispanicHeritageMonth matters via the Smithsonian Institution: latino.si.edu/learn/teachi...
Learn why #HispanicHeritageMonth matters via the Smithsonian Institution: latino.si.edu/learn/teachi...
Webinar (Sept 23, 12–1 PM PT): Strengthening California’s UPK Workforce for Multilingual Children.
Hear state actions, Central Valley COE practices, and key findings from a CalTog & EL-WIN report.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Hear state actions, Central Valley COE practices, and key findings from a CalTog & EL-WIN report.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 17, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Webinar (Sept 23, 12–1 PM PT): Strengthening California’s UPK Workforce for Multilingual Children.
Hear state actions, Central Valley COE practices, and key findings from a CalTog & EL-WIN report.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Hear state actions, Central Valley COE practices, and key findings from a CalTog & EL-WIN report.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Our statement on last week's #SCOTUS ruling on immigration stops.
Read the statement on our blog: buff.ly/mrtPYs7
Read the statement on our blog: buff.ly/mrtPYs7
September 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Our statement on last week's #SCOTUS ruling on immigration stops.
Read the statement on our blog: buff.ly/mrtPYs7
Read the statement on our blog: buff.ly/mrtPYs7
Storytelling is a powerful tool for shining a light on the policies & practices to create truly welcoming and safe environments for all. This #WelcomingWeek2025, we invite you to share your stories about welcoming #newcomers.
🔗 welcomingweek.org
#WelcomingWeek #EdEquity #Newcomers #SafeSchools
🔗 welcomingweek.org
#WelcomingWeek #EdEquity #Newcomers #SafeSchools
September 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Storytelling is a powerful tool for shining a light on the policies & practices to create truly welcoming and safe environments for all. This #WelcomingWeek2025, we invite you to share your stories about welcoming #newcomers.
🔗 welcomingweek.org
#WelcomingWeek #EdEquity #Newcomers #SafeSchools
🔗 welcomingweek.org
#WelcomingWeek #EdEquity #Newcomers #SafeSchools
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: buff.ly/CeXoLAY
Read the report: buff.ly/CeXoLAY
August 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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: buff.ly/CeXoLAY
Read the report: buff.ly/CeXoLAY
Today is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. In CA, Native communities are reclaiming and revitalizing their ancestral languages—from Northern Pomo to Yurok, Paiute, and Oaxacan. Language is identity, power & possibility.
Read more: californianstogether.org/celebrating-...
Read more: californianstogether.org/celebrating-...
August 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Today is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. In CA, Native communities are reclaiming and revitalizing their ancestral languages—from Northern Pomo to Yurok, Paiute, and Oaxacan. Language is identity, power & possibility.
Read more: californianstogether.org/celebrating-...
Read more: californianstogether.org/celebrating-...
📣 Literacy and Dual Language Learners in ECE
Join a webinar featuring researchers exploring how biliteracy and bilingual development shape early literacy—and what today’s policies mean for DLLs. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#DLL #Biliteracy #EarlyChildhood #BilingualEd #EduLeadership
Join a webinar featuring researchers exploring how biliteracy and bilingual development shape early literacy—and what today’s policies mean for DLLs. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#DLL #Biliteracy #EarlyChildhood #BilingualEd #EduLeadership
August 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
📣 Literacy and Dual Language Learners in ECE
Join a webinar featuring researchers exploring how biliteracy and bilingual development shape early literacy—and what today’s policies mean for DLLs. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#DLL #Biliteracy #EarlyChildhood #BilingualEd #EduLeadership
Join a webinar featuring researchers exploring how biliteracy and bilingual development shape early literacy—and what today’s policies mean for DLLs. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#DLL #Biliteracy #EarlyChildhood #BilingualEd #EduLeadership
Supporting home languages leads to stronger schools.
Multilingual education improves outcomes and engagement across communities. Our toolkit offers practical guidance for educators and district leaders.
📘 Download: bit.ly/MLL_Toolkit
#LanguageAccess #MultilingualLearners #EducationLeadership
Multilingual education improves outcomes and engagement across communities. Our toolkit offers practical guidance for educators and district leaders.
📘 Download: bit.ly/MLL_Toolkit
#LanguageAccess #MultilingualLearners #EducationLeadership
July 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Supporting home languages leads to stronger schools.
Multilingual education improves outcomes and engagement across communities. Our toolkit offers practical guidance for educators and district leaders.
📘 Download: bit.ly/MLL_Toolkit
#LanguageAccess #MultilingualLearners #EducationLeadership
Multilingual education improves outcomes and engagement across communities. Our toolkit offers practical guidance for educators and district leaders.
📘 Download: bit.ly/MLL_Toolkit
#LanguageAccess #MultilingualLearners #EducationLeadership
📚✨ Bilingual education strengthens brains: students who learn in two languages handle conflict & focus tasks better.
Investing in bilingual programs means investing in lifelong cognitive advantages. (Costa et al., Cognition, 2008)
#BilingualEducation #EdPolicy #BrainDevelopment
Investing in bilingual programs means investing in lifelong cognitive advantages. (Costa et al., Cognition, 2008)
#BilingualEducation #EdPolicy #BrainDevelopment
July 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
📚✨ Bilingual education strengthens brains: students who learn in two languages handle conflict & focus tasks better.
Investing in bilingual programs means investing in lifelong cognitive advantages. (Costa et al., Cognition, 2008)
#BilingualEducation #EdPolicy #BrainDevelopment
Investing in bilingual programs means investing in lifelong cognitive advantages. (Costa et al., Cognition, 2008)
#BilingualEducation #EdPolicy #BrainDevelopment
Last week, our own Shelly Spiegel-Coleman was on hand in San Antonio at the second annual #SealofBiliteracy Summit where she spoke about the development of the seal.
July 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Last week, our own Shelly Spiegel-Coleman was on hand in San Antonio at the second annual #SealofBiliteracy Summit where she spoke about the development of the seal.
🚨 Federal funds for #EnglishLearners are at risk. #TitleIII dollars help districts run language programs, train teachers & support kids. Congress approved these funds — but they haven’t been delivered. School leaders can’t wait.
📞 Call your House Reps and Senators. More info at caltog.org.
📞 Call your House Reps and Senators. More info at caltog.org.
July 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🚨 Federal funds for #EnglishLearners are at risk. #TitleIII dollars help districts run language programs, train teachers & support kids. Congress approved these funds — but they haven’t been delivered. School leaders can’t wait.
📞 Call your House Reps and Senators. More info at caltog.org.
📞 Call your House Reps and Senators. More info at caltog.org.
This #DisabilityPrideMonth, we are asking you to consider what it means to be a student with a disability who is also an #EnglishLearner. Are schools and districts meeting their unique needs?
Read our report, The State of English Learners, for more: californianstogether.org/state-of-eng...
Read our report, The State of English Learners, for more: californianstogether.org/state-of-eng...
July 7, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This #DisabilityPrideMonth, we are asking you to consider what it means to be a student with a disability who is also an #EnglishLearner. Are schools and districts meeting their unique needs?
Read our report, The State of English Learners, for more: californianstogether.org/state-of-eng...
Read our report, The State of English Learners, for more: californianstogether.org/state-of-eng...