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This is a list of professional development workshops, training opportunities, and conferences that Marin Promise Partners have used to improve the cultural responsiveness of their staff. This document was developed out of the work of the Partners during their Leadership Council meetings in 2017-2018.
During those Leadership Council meetings, partners set S.M.A.R.T.E. goals to focus and measure their action commitments. In reflecting on those commitments, partners began comparing various professional development tools and resources. What emerged is a living referral document of resources referred by partners to partners in their collaborative journey toward a more culturally responsive educational ecosystem. This document will continue to be updated as new resources are added by the partners.
Click HERE to learn more about the Partnership’s Cultural Responsiveness Initiative.
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.
$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 years from national
December 2025: Cradle to Career Updates
This year reminded us that collaboration isn’t just a value. It’s a force. When we come together for all kids, change becomes possible. Across Marin, we’ve seen what happens when families, educators, and organizations align around a shared goal for equity. Whether it’s partners building a countywide data dashboard to close early learning gaps or
Partnership Update (September 2025)
With new leadership and proven practices, Marin Promise Partnership is strengthening cradle-to-career pathways, prioritizing underserved communities and neighborhoods in Marin for lasting educational equity.
Marin is Bending the Curve on Educator Diversity
New state data confirms what many hoped for: after years of stagnation, educator diversity in Marin is finally on the rise.
How the Canal Is Building a Cradle-to-Career Model for Change
In Marin County’s Canal neighborhood, residents and cross-sector partners are coming together to build a transformative cradle-to-career model for lasting change. This blog highlights the neighborhood’s progress, shared leadership, and vision for a future where every child and family can thrive.
April 2025 Partnership Newsletter
This spring, partners launched the Educator Pathway, helped families unlock $47K in college savings, and saw place-based efforts take root across Marin. Read about the collaborative action and momentum taking place across Marin in the April 2025 Partnership Newsletter.
Partners Help Families Claim Over $47K in Free College Money
“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.
Lessons from the Road: Insights from Visiting Place-based Partnerships Across the StriveTogether Network
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.
The Educator Diversity Initiative is Graduating: A Milestone for Systemic Change
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.