“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.
In Marin, many students of color go through school without ever having a teacher who looks like them. That is starting to change. This story follows a cross-sector partnership that listened to educators of color, removed systemic barriers, and built a lasting Educator Pathway.
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.
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…
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.
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,
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
This grant marks the first time that Marin Promise Partnership has applied for funding as a collaborative, underscoring the power of this collective effort to address inequities in our education system.
From Promise Neighborhood to Promise Partnership, join us in welcoming our new CEO, Richard Raya.
Family Engagement Initiative |Engaging Families: Collective Impact in Action | Involucrando a las Familias: Impacto Colectivo en Acción | June 2024 Newsletter | Sign up for the Family Engagement Initiative Quarterly Updates | Stay in the loop of current work happening in Marin County around Family Engagement to learn how our parent group is working to
We have recently updated our Video & Podcast Resources page. Come take a look – hear from Partners in their own voices, learn how Marin is bouncing back from the pandemic, and learn more about the programs and services available to students across the county.
