Category: 4-Year Plan Team Articles

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.

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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.

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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

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