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December 2025: Cradle to Career Updates
This year reminded us that collaboration isn’t just a value. It’s a force. When we come together for all kids, change becomes possible. Across Marin, we’ve seen what happens when families, educators, and organizations align around a shared goal for equity. Whether it’s partners building a countywide data dashboard to close early
Partnership Update (September 2025)
With new leadership and proven practices, Marin Promise Partnership is strengthening cradle-to-career pathways, prioritizing underserved communities and neighborhoods in Marin for lasting educational equity.
Marin is Bending the Curve on Educator Diversity
New state data confirms what many hoped for: after years of stagnation, educator diversity in Marin is finally on the rise.
How the Canal Is Building a Cradle-to-Career Model for Change
In Marin County’s Canal neighborhood, residents and cross-sector partners are coming together to build a transformative cradle-to-career model for lasting change. This blog highlights the neighborhood’s progress, shared leadership, and vision for a future where every child and family can thrive.
Partners Help Families Claim Over $47K in Free College Money
“College was not just a dream anymore.”
A Terra Linda High School senior reflects on discovering CalKIDS, California’s free college savings program for eligible students and newborns. This year, partners across Marin worked together to help families unlock over $47,000 in new savings, making it easier for students to pursue college with confidence and support.
Lessons from the Road: Insights from Visiting Place-based Partnerships Across the StriveTogether Network
Michael Looft, the Backbone Team’s Director of Technology, set out on a road trip to visit fellow place-based partnerships across the country. Along the way, he explored how communities are tackling similar challenges, reminding us how staying connected to the national StriveTogether network helps our backbone team bring fresh insight, tested strategies, and renewed purpose back to Marin.
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