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A Partnership to Strengthen Early Childhood Systems in Marin

In Marin, families have been clear: early learning support needs to be closer to home, more coordinated, and shaped by community voice. That’s why Marin Promise Partnership and First 5 Marin are deepening our partnership to ensure community-led early childhood work in San Rafael, Marin City, Novato, and West Marin turns into real, lasting support for children and families.

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Kicking off the new school year with Partnership updates: Canal’s Investable Plan takes shape, Marin City Promise Neighborhood momentum + policy and data updates
Marin Promise Partnership is seeking a Chief Advancement Officer to lead a bold new fundraising strategy in service of our mission: closing education equity gaps across Marin County.
In Marin, families have been clear: early learning support needs to be closer to home, more coordinated, and shaped by community voice. That's why Marin Promise Partnership and First 5 Marin are deepening our partnership to ensure community-led early childhood work in San Rafael, Marin City, Novato, and West Marin turns into real, lasting support for children and families.
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.
New state data confirms what many hoped for: after years of stagnation, educator diversity in Marin is finally on the rise.
This spring, partners launched the Educator Pathway, helped families unlock $47K in college savings, and saw place-based efforts take root across Marin. Read about the collaborative action and momentum taking place across Marin in the April 2025 Partnership Newsletter.
“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.
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.