
Partnership Newsletter (September 2026)
Kicking off the new school year with Partnership updates: Canal’s Investable Plan takes shape, Marin City Promise Neighborhood momentum + policy and data updates

Kicking off the new school year with Partnership updates: Canal’s Investable Plan takes shape, Marin City Promise Neighborhood momentum + policy and data updates

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.

Marin County is one of only three regions nationwide receiving a multi-year investment from StriveTogether to expand neighborhood-based partnerships that improve outcomes and opportunity for youth. SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – Jan. 13, 2026 — Marin Promise Partnership, a countywide collaboration focused on closing educational equity gaps, has been awarded $3 million over four

A comprehensive 43 page report on findings and recommendations from the Leadership Council’s baseline racial equity self assessment process.

Learn about the StriveTogether National Network of Cradle to Career communities like ours.

An analysis of college and career readiness for SRCS students, with a focus on equitable access and success within schools, among schools, and among group of students.

An analysis of college and career readiness for NUSD students, with a focus on equitable access and success within schools, among schools, and among group of students.

Exploring how life skills, academic preparation, and student supports impact successful college and career program completion.

Summer bridge experiences, peer mentor/coaching services and small learning affinity communities all support students in completing post-secondary programs.

By using data and embedding support services on campus, more students are receiving the support they need to complete financial aid and application forms.

All high school students have an online College & Career plan that is accessible to students, parents, counselors and nonprofit support programs.

Coordinating targeted interventions, ensuring equitable systems of support and aligning on-campus services for traditionally marginalized students.
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