Welcome to the Keep Us Linked movement, powered by the Linked Learning Alliance. Today, we face unprecedented challenges in education, economics, and equity across California. Governor Gavin Newsom and the California State Legislature have taken a bold step towards a sustainable, evidence-based solution to these crises by proposing a $2 billion investment in college and career preparation.

For many, innovating high school through college and career preparation initiatives isn’t new: the Linked Learning movement has been leveraging high-quality academics alongside career-technical education in in-demand industries, relevant work-based learning opportunities, access to early college credit, and integrated student supports to keep adolescents linked to a future they’re passionate about for over a decade. With these proposed investments in the K-12 Omnibus Trailer Bill, we have a real opportunity to deepen and expand Linked Learning pathways across the state to ensure young people thrive during their decade of difference, a transformative period between the ages of 14 and 24 where identities, outlooks, and aspirations take shape.

That’s where you come in. Students, parents, educators, higher education partners, industry leaders, and community voices have always been at the center of Linked Learning and the Alliance. Your dedication, passion, and expertise has driven this movement since day one. No one knows the life-changing potential access to high-quality college and career preparation has better than you. Join us in calling on California leaders to Keep Us Linked: to meaningful high school experiences, to smooth postsecondary transitions, to high-impact careers with family-sustaining wages, to the future all Californians deserve.