Marshall Street Initiatives

What Marshall Street Initiatives does

Marshall Street Initiatives is a K-12 education nonprofit organization operating as a division of Summit Public Schools, headquartered in Redwood City, California. The organization runs a portfolio of three core programs — Marshall Teacher Residency (a one-year accelerated teacher preparation program leading to California credentials in Single Subject, Multiple Subjects, or Education Specialist Instruction, with 1,000+ clinical hours and a $17,000 tuition for 2026-27), Marshall Leadership Institute (school leadership development including the Emerging Leaders Pathway, Customized Cohorts, Pipeline Development, and Personalized Coaching, serving 300+ leaders across 8 states and 60+ schools), and Marshall CoLab (a continuous-improvement program anchored by the IGNITE Network and 20+ Research-to-Impact Practices for students with disabilities). Sub-brands include Data Partners, Prepared Parents, and Postsecondary Pathways Initiative.

The underlying methodology is improvement science — networked improvement communities, problem-based learning simulations, and evidence-based practices developed through research partnerships with Stanford SCALE, Mathematica, SRI, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (which funded the Networked Improvement Community for Students with Disabilities from 2019-2023, spanning 10 charter networks and 75,000+ students). The product suite is delivered through direct partnerships with school networks and districts, clinical placements in partner classrooms, virtual and in-person cohort convenings, and one-on-one coaching.

Revenue is generated through tuition ($17,000 for residency, $9,800 for the Emerging Leaders Pathway with discounts for early nominations and multi-participant partners), customized Pipeline Development contracts (e.g., the DSST engagement funded by Charter School Growth Fund), grant funding (Golden State Teacher Grant, Black Educators Initiative Phase 3 from NCTR, Siegel Family Endowment), and zero-interest loans through Hebrew Free Loan Association. Residents receive a minimum $32,000 annual living stipend. Customer concentration is high given reliance on Summit Public Schools as parent, a small number of institutional funders, and a concentrated base of California charter school networks.

Name

Marshall Street Initiatives

Legal name

Marshall Street Initiatives

Website

https://marshall.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Marshall Street Initiatives is a K-12 education nonprofit (division of Summit Public Schools) operating Teacher Residency, Leadership Institute, and CoLab programs serving California districts, charter networks, and school leaders nationwide through tuition, customized contracts, and grant funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM)

Keywords

• Teacher preparation programs
• School leadership development
• Education improvement services
• K-12 educator training
• Continuous improvement coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Redwood City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Teacher Residency Tuition: The one-year Teacher Residency program charges $17,000 tuition for the 2026-27 academic year, with a $500 enrollment deposit due by May 1st and semester payments of $8,500 in June and December. Residents receive a minimum $32,000 annual living stipend.
2. Emerging Leaders Pathway Tuition: The 10-month leadership development program charges $9,800 per participant for the 2026-27 cohort, or $8,800 per participant for nominations received by March 27, 2026 and for partners with 3+ Emerging Leaders.
3. Golden State Teacher Grant: State grant funding from California's Golden State Teacher Grant Program helps cover program tuition for eligible residents who commit to teaching at priority schools in California after completing the program.
4. Customized Leadership Cohorts: Customized cohort-based leadership development programs for school networks and districts, with fees ranging based on customization and partnership structure.
5. Personalized Coaching: One-on-one coaching sessions for education leaders, with program fees ranging based on customization and support level.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Marshall Street Initiatives is a K-12 solutions lab that runs three core education programs: (1) the Marshall Teacher Residency, a one-year accelerated teacher preparation program with 1,000+ clinical hours leading to California teaching credentials; (2) the Marshall Leadership Institute, providing cohort-based leadership development for current and aspiring school leaders; and (3) Marshall CoLab, a continuous improvement program offering evidence-based practices, the IGNITE Network, and improvement science methodology for schools. Supporting offerings include Data Partners, Prepared Parents, and the Postsecondary Pathways Initiative.

Product overview

Marshall Street Initiatives operates as a multi-program education nonprofit organization (a project of Summit Public Schools) offering three core product lines: (1) Marshall Teacher Residency - a one-year accelerated teacher preparation program with clinical practice and credential pathways; (2) Marshall Leadership Institute - human-centered leadership development serving over 300 leaders across 60+ schools nationwide, featuring the Emerging Leaders Pathway, Pipeline Development, Customized Cohorts, and Personalized Coaching; and (3) Marshall CoLab - continuous improvement programs including the IGNITE Network and Research-to-Impact Practices. The portfolio also includes Data Partners (data-driven school improvement) and Prepared Parents (family support tools). These programs work together to serve the K-12 education ecosystem from teacher preparation through school leadership development and system-wide improvement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marshall Teacher Residency: A one-year accelerated teacher preparation program providing hands-on clinical practice, personalized mentoring, in-classroom coaching, and collaborative community for aspiring California teachers.
• Marshall Leadership Institute
• Marshall CoLab
• Data Partners
• Prepared Parents
• Postsecondary Pathways Initiative

Products and services

• Marshall Teacher Residency A one-year accelerated teacher preparation program providing hands-on clinical practice (1,000+ hours), personalized mentoring, in-classroom coaching, and a collaborative community. The program offers pathways to Single Subject Teaching, Multiple Subjects Teaching, and Education Specialist Instruction credentials in California, with priority hiring at 20+ partner districts and public charter networks. Tuition is $17,000 for 2026-27, with a $500 enrollment deposit, semester payments of $8,500, and residents receive a $32,000+ annual living stipend.
• Marshall Leadership Institute Human-centered leadership development programs for school leaders at every career stage. The institute serves over 300 leaders nationwide across 60+ schools in eight states. It includes the Emerging Leaders Pathway, Pipeline Development, Customized Leadership Cohorts, and Personalized Coaching. Outcomes include 85% of graduates advancing to leadership within 3 years and 96% remaining in education.
• Marshall CoLab A school improvement initiative using continuous improvement methodologies to support educators in improving teaching and learning for students furthest from opportunity. Includes the IGNITE Network (a coalition of schools implementing evidence-based practices for students with disabilities), Research-to-Impact Practices (20+ evidence-based practices), and the Networked Improvement Community for Students with Disabilities (served 75,000+ students across 10 charter networks from 2019-2023).
• Emerging Leaders Pathway A 10-month national leadership development program for full-time classroom teachers that prepares them for leadership roles while remaining in the classroom. Features human-centered, relationship-rich development grounded in emotional intelligence, values & vision, strategic problem-solving, and coalition building. Includes 8 virtual sessions, 2 in-person convenings, and partner checkpoints. Priced at $9,800 per participant ($8,800 for early nominations and partners with 3+ participants).
• Pipeline Development
• Customized Leadership Cohorts Cohort-based learning experiences for aspiring and current school leaders including Emerging Leaders, New Leaders, Aspiring Principals, and System Leaders tracks. Uses problem-based learning and serves networks and districts with customized programs. Fees range based on customization and partnership structure.
• Personalized Coaching One-on-one coaching designed to support education leaders in achieving school and professional growth. Includes collaborative problem-solving, technical training, content knowledge development, shadow days, and change management coaching. Program fees range based on customization and support level.
• Data Partners Program helping schools turn data into actionable insights to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
• Prepared Parents A family support initiative providing tools focused on preparedness and nurturing children's social-emotional and learning needs at home.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of Emerging Leaders advance to school leadership roles within 3 years
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, key partner and partner.

• Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning & Equity (SCALE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned the Marshall Teacher Residency program in coordination with Stanford SCALE experts. The residency places hands-on practice, data-driven learning, collaboration, and mentorship at the heart of the program.
• National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarshall Teacher Residency is part of NCTR's network of teacher residency programs. Awarded Black Educators Initiative grant through NCTR's Boundless Educators Initiative.
• Mathematicakey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking in partnership with Mathematica on the IGNITE Network to implement and refine evidence-based practices that lead to positive outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Tennessee SCOREkey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the IGNITE Network working to improve outcomes for students at the intersection of race, class, and ability.
• New Jersey Children's Foundationkey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the IGNITE Network focused on improving outcomes for Black and Latinx students with disabilities experiencing poverty.
• Summit Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization of Marshall Street Initiatives. Summit Public Schools is a nationally-recognized public school network with 15 schools in California and Washington. Marshall was launched by Summit with 20+ years of institutional knowledge.
• Ednovate Charter SchoolspartnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLos Angeles area charter network with multiple schools hosting Marshall Teacher Residents. Partner schools provide clinical placement sites and priority hiring for graduates.
• Green Dot Public SchoolspartnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLos Angeles area charter network participating in Teacher Residency program and featured in CoLab case studies on continuous improvement practices.
• DSST Public Schoolskey partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorColorado's largest public charter management organization and leading STEM network. Case study partner for Pipeline Development engagement with 88% of participants expressing interest in pursuing school leadership.
• HTH Graduate School of EducationpartnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing financial support options for Marshall Teacher Residents through Hebrew Free Loan Association.
• New School of San FranciscopartnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBay Area charter school hosting Teacher Residents for elementary education clinical placements in Kindergarten classrooms.
• Mastery Schoolskey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhiladelphia network featured in CoLab's Anchoring Emotions collection. Their Anchor program for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities provides best practices case studies.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Relay Graduate School of Education: National teacher preparation and school leadership program that combines teacher certification with leadership development, directly comparable to Marshall Street's combined Teacher Residency and Leadership Institute offerings.
• TNTP (The New Teacher Project): Major nonprofit focused on teacher preparation, teacher leadership, and school improvement; Katie Ryan's prior employer and a comparable peer in both teacher pipeline and school leader development.
• New Leaders: National organization developing school leaders (principals and assistant principals), directly comparable to Marshall Leadership Institute's Emerging Leaders Pathway and Pipeline Development programs.
• National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR): Network of teacher residency programs of which Marshall Teacher Residency is a member; comparable as a residency network operator and Black Educators Initiative grant administrator.
• High Tech High Graduate School of Education: San Diego-based teacher and leader preparation program partnered with Marshall Teacher Residency for financial support options; comparable in offering accelerated credentialing with project-based learning emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• Teach For America: Large-scale teacher preparation and leadership development organization producing corps members and alumni leaders in education, broadly comparable in mission and pipeline approach.
• Aspire Public Schools: California-based charter management organization that operates Aspire Teacher Residency, a comparable in-house teacher preparation program serving similar California districts.
• KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program): National charter network that runs its own teacher residency (KIPPR) and leadership development programs; comparable as a scaled operator of in-house educator pipelines.

Regional players

• Uncommon Schools: Northeast-focused charter management organization with its own teacher and leader development programs; comparable in operating partner school networks that host residents and develop leaders internally.

Others

• Mathematica: Research and evaluation partner in the IGNITE Network; comparable as an ecosystem participant and policy research provider that supports evidence-based education improvement work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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