Black & Brown Collective
The has released a new Request for Proposals supporting Research on Structural Violence and Community Violence Advancing Health Equity. This opportunity seeks research that examines these problems that disproportionately impact Black and Brown communities.
The Collective anticipates awarding $700,000 in funding across up to 25 research awards, and selected applicants will be eligible to receive research training and technical support during the project period.
Application deadline is April 13, 2026. Learn more about this opportunity .
Attendance Works
School attendance nationwide has not fully recovered since the pandemic, and the effects continue to show up in classrooms across the country. ’ Hedy Chang went on CBS News in Los Angeles to highlight this continuing national decline in school attendance and what it means for student engagement and learning.
Their conversation highlights why monitoring attendance trends matters and how schools and communities can respond early when students begin missing too much school. Strengthening connections with students and families is an important part of helping students stay engaged and on track.
Learn more by watching .
Emergency Prep Help
Are you prepared for an earthquake, fire, or need to quickly evacuate? , together in partnership with the City of Petaluma and Petaluma’s three Rotary Clubs, will hold a free two-part public workshop series this April. The series is designed to help older adults prepare for natural disasters and other emergencies. Topics covered will include making a plan, fire and evacuation safety for seniors, earthquake readiness, supplies for the home, car prep, and pet safety in the event of evacuation. Participants will receive free emergency go-bags. This workshop will be held simultaneously in Spanish.
The workshop will be held April 9 & 23, 2026, at the Petaluma Community Center. Register .
Just Equations
Join this April for The Mathematics of Opportunity 2026. Among several topics of discussion over this two-day event is a deep-dive session exploring how dual-enrollment mathematics can expand opportunities in STEM and beyond for underserved students. Advancing in Math Through Dual Enrollment features a panelist discussion of this promising strategy that aligns course pathways around a program of study leading to credentials and career opportunities.
The event will be held April 15-16, 2026. Learn more and register .
GAMEHEADS
There’s still time to celebrate Women’s History Month AND support by shopping their special limited-edition collection of merch. This collection features artwork designed by Gamehead’s female artists. Pick up a hat, shirt, hoodie, and other pieces of wearable art and help to celebrate the work, stories, and voices of these incredibly talented young women.
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