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
September 9, 2026
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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.
February 12, 2026
$3 Million Investment to Expand Youth Opportunity Across the County
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
January 30, 2026
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Partnership News & Updates (September 2024)
Working Together for Educational Equity| September 2024 Partnership Newsletter | Sign up for the Quarterly Partnership Newsletter | Stay in the loop of current work happening across Marin County to improve student outcomes from cradle-to-career.
September 18, 2024
Partner Spotlight: West Marin Fund
In the heart of coastal West Marin, the West Marin Fund exemplifies thoughtful philanthropy and community collaboration. Their commitment to addressing local needs by using their resources to fill gaps has strengthened the social fabric of West Marin. As a key partner in our efforts, the Fund demonstrates the power of collective action to create lasting change.
September 18, 2024
Passing the Baton: Richard Raya Begins as CEO
On Monday, August 19th, we welcomed Richard Raya as our new CEO, ushering in a new chapter of leadership and vision. Richard brings a deep personal connection to our mission…
September 18, 2024
Listening to Students Leads to Transformative Change at Tomales High School
A collective effort launched Tomales High School’s first comprehensive tutoring program to improve student outcomes. This expansion of Bridge the Gap (BTG) into West Marin demonstrates the power of collaboration, where listening to students and working in partnership with schools, community organizations and donors is creating positive change.
September 18, 2024
Launching New Success Networks in Novato: A Collaborative Approach to Student Success
We’re excited to announce the launch of new Success Networks in partnership with Novato Unified School District (NUSD). These teams, based at Novato High School and San Marin High School, will complement existing efforts by focusing on creating lasting changes in how schools and community partners support students. This includes improving structures,
September 17, 2024
Teacher Residency Programs Gaining Traction in Two Marin County School Districts
In recent years, teacher residency programs have gained significant traction as a promising practice to diversify the workforce, address teacher shortages, and promote educational equity by creating candidate “pipelines” in high-need areas such as Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarden (TK/K), Special Education, Dual Language Immersion Schools and STEM fields. These residency programs are
September 16, 2024