Marin Designated as an Educational Equity Systems Change Community
Based on the work of Marin Promise Partners, the National Strive Together Cradle to Career Network has certified the county as a Systems Change community.
November 15, 2022
Partnership News
Highlights
Working Together – Community Schools Move Forward in Marin
Congratulations to the four qualifying districts (SRCS, SUSD, SMCSD and MCOE) that received Community Schools state grants to support their efforts to work in partnership with community-based services, families and each other.
June 22, 2022
Diversifying Marin’s Educator Workforce
This Learning Brief, through a case study approach featuring the Sausalito Marin City School District and its Superintendent Dr. Itoco Garcia, looks at how Marin Educators for Equity Initiative Partners are working together to increase their BIPOC educator workforce so that it more closely aligns with the demographics of the county’s student population.
May 26, 2022
Igniting Impact in West Marin
This Learning Brief highlights the Partnership’s regional implementation of its unique collaborative approach to closing educational equity gaps for students and families in West Marin. This case study outlines some promising indicators of success that may spark similar action in other regions.
March 4, 2022
Antiracist Education Learning Brief
Marin Promise Partnership is one of 7 communities across the country that have been involved in the Strive Together Systems Transformation Systems Indicator project. Out of this work, Marin Promise Partnership created a Learning Brief on Antiracist Education that focuses on several of the Systems Indicators, especially the Culturally Responsive Curriculum indicator.
October 18, 2021
All Stories
Students Showing Signs of Recovery with Support from Future Ready Teams
Future Ready partners have been working hard throughout the pandemic adapting supports to meet student needs in ever-changing conditions. Recent data is showing the positive impact of those efforts.
November 30, 2022
Study Links Affordable Housing to Improved Educational Equity
Recent data and analysis illuminates the impact of affordable housing on recruitment and retention of racially diverse and younger educators, a key factor in improving student outcomes.
November 30, 2022
Video – Marin Affordable Educator Housing Report
Watch this video to learn how affordable educator housing is vital to creating a younger, more diverse educatory housing workforce in Marin.
November 30, 2022
Working Together: Sausalito Marin City School District Secures $3.4M for Early Childcare
“This is the first time in over a decade that there will be enough childcare slots for the students that need them in our community,” – Superintendent Dr. Itoco Garcia
November 29, 2022
The Partnership Completes a New Strategic Plan
An update on the Partnership’s strategic planning process and the plan that was approved in September 2022.
November 29, 2022
Leadership Team Centers Youth, Family and Community
The Leadership Team of the Partnership is shifting to focus on new ways to deepen connections with
Marin’s vibrant and unique communities.
November 28, 2022
New Board Member Joins the Partnership
Exceptional leaders continue to govern and guide the partnership.
November 28, 2022
Welcome to Three New Backbone Staff
Please join us in welcoming Brandon, Tenisha, and Rommel to the MPP Backbone Team!
November 28, 2022
Ready, Set, Vote! – Get Informed – Watch the Candidate Forums
School Board Elections are Important – Learn about the candidates by watching the recorded videos of the League of Women Voters Forums, Co-hosted by Marin Promise Partners and their Backbone Support Team.
November 4, 2022
Anna Lam Pilloton’s Legacy (in Retirement) – Collaboration in Action
Anna Lam Pilloton, Director of School and Community Partnerships at the College of Marin, retires but leaves behind an inspiring legacy — championing educational equity, shifting systems, and working together to achieve collective impact.
July 25, 2022
Partnership Newsletters
Recent Press Mentions
12.02.22 Marin launches free satellite internet program for coastal families, Marin IJ
12.15.22 Report: Marin housing unattainable for many education staffers, Marin IJ
11.08.22 Changing systems from cradle to career in Marin County, StriveTogether
11.22.22 Marin education network recognized for equity efforts, Marin IJ
10.22.22 Sausalito Marin City School District gets $3.4M for child care, early education, Marin IJ
10.24.22 Research reveals collective impact improves postsecondary outcomes, StriveTogether
9.17.22 Tam Union school board race draws 6 candidates for 3 seats, Marin IJ
9.27.22 Marin public schools enrollment down 10% since pre-pandemic, Marin IJ
7.21.22 Marin Voice: School district leadership in Sausalito, Marin City pushing courageous path forward (Robin Pendole), Marin IJ
6.6.22 Marin school district’s poor grades prompt intervention, Marin IJ
5.20.22 Marin Voice: Next County Superintendent of Schools Must Commit to Educational Equity, Marin IJ
5.15.22 San Quentin site could go from guns to affordable homes, with support from state, San Francisco Chronicle
5.13.22 San Rafael names Latino community leader as citizen of year, Marin IJ
5.12.22 California set to launch hundreds of community schools with $635 million in grants, EdSource (Partners on the list of grant recipients)
12.18.21 Marin Voice: We must work to get needed resources in hands of students, Marin IJ
08/12/2021 Marin Voice: Creating a more equitable county through education, Marin IJ
07/08/2021 Marin libraries inch toward pre-pandemic staffing, services, Marin IJ
07/07/2021 New Marin summer school tackles real-world issues, Marin IJ
05/03/2021 West Marin preschools to join Shoreline district, Marin IJ
05/01/2021 Shoreline will take over Tomales preschool, but wait on Papermill Creek, Point Reyes Light
April – Network Stories, StriveTogether
03/13/2021 Marin Voice: If we want to help every child reach their full potential, we have work to do, Marin IJ
Click HERE to see a comprehensive list of all of the Partnership’s press coverages stories.
