Two members of Marin Promise Partners Executive Committee, San Rafael City Schools and Canal Alliance, were recently featured on a segment of Fox KTVU Chanel 2 news in response to a racial incident at San Pedro Elementary School.
After being notified that a 4 by 6 foot piece of paper with the words: “Got English?” was draped it over the school’s marquee, Superintendent Hogeboom shared his disapproval in the school newsletter, but also used the incident to discuss the long-standing issue of racial segregation. He also noted that San Rafael schools are planning dual-immersion programs because bilingual skills are valued in the workplace and sought after because they give students a competitive edge.
Omar Carrera, Executive Director of Canal Alliance, noted that “Nobody is pleased to see segregated schools, but the question is how is that happening, in 2020, in one of the most progressive counties of the United States? … we want to make sure all students feel welcome, supported, and loved.”
Supporting each other to speak up and take action for racial equity is a core element of the Partnership. See below to learn more about what partners are doing to close educational equity gaps and promote culturally responsive action throughout Marin county.
More Cultural Responsiveness Resources
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, policies, and relationships
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 robust, year-long teaching
We’re Hiring – The Partnership is looking for a Development Director
We’re hiring! Marin Promise Partnership is looking for a Director of Development to join our team and support our mission to close educational equity gaps across Marin. This pivotal role will serve as the primary fundraising partner to our new CEO, Richard Raya, as we work to ensure that race, ethnicity, and poverty no longer
Collaborative Network Advancing Educational Equity in Marin County Secures Grant from Marin Community Foundation
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.
Marin Promise Partnership Welcomes Richard Raya as New Chief Executive Officer
From Promise Neighborhood to Promise Partnership, join us in welcoming our new CEO, Richard Raya.
Check out our New Video & Podcast Resources
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.
Partners Come Together at the StriveTogether 2023 Convening in San Francisco
More than 20 Marin Promise Partners and Partnership staff participated in this year’s StriveTogether Cradle to Career Convening. Every year, this event brings the power of our national Cradle to Career movement to one city for three days of connecting, learning and creating change – read more about the event and how you can get involved.
Community Schools
A community school is a “whole-child” approach to improve schools, provide more equitable opportunities, and prepare children for success in learning and in life. Community Schools provide the resources, opportunities, and support that make academic success possible and that create strong ties among educators, families, students, schools, and community.
Future Ready Team – Making Progress on Collaborative Action Strategies
The two Future Ready strategies – 9th Grade College & Career Plans and Financial Aid Form Completions – are on track to meet or exceed last year’s results. Check out this summary of their 2022-23 collaborative action work to date.
