Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia describes his city’s unique education partnership known as the Long Beach College Promise. Made up of an ever-evolving set of agreements, academic and financial supports, and various services provided collaboratively by the Long Beach Unified school district, Long Beach City College, and California State University, Long Beach, the Promise prepares students for success in higher education beginning in elementary school.

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia describes his city’s unique education partnership known as the Long Beach College Promise. Made up of an ever-evolving set of agreements, academic and financial supports, and various services provided collaboratively by the Long Beach Unified school district, Long Beach City College, and California State University, Long Beach, the Promise prepares students for success in higher education beginning in elementary school. [less]