
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

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.

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.

Watch this video to learn how affordable educator housing is vital to creating a younger, more diverse educatory housing workforce in Marin.

“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
An update on the Partnership’s strategic planning process and the plan that was approved in September 2022.
The Leadership Team of the Partnership is shifting to focus on new ways to deepen connections with
Marin’s vibrant and unique communities.

Exceptional leaders continue to govern and guide the partnership.

Please join us in welcoming Brandon, Tenisha, and Rommel to the MPP Backbone Team!

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.

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.
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