Back to School: 5 Tips for Packing a Nutritious Lunch

Remember--kids can trade or toss stuff they don't like, so make sure your children actually like the food you're sending to school.

Ticket Involving a School Bus Could Cost You $695

Children are heading back-to-school across California, so in your own neighborhood and where you commute to work--be safe!

What Vaccines Your Child Needs to Start School

Under California law, children must be fully immunized before starting school.

Does School Start Too Early?

Researchers say getting more sleep improves academic performance. But is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?

How Do California Schools Rank Compare to the Rest of the Nation?

A new study by a financial advice company may surprise you.

CSU Executives Awarded Pay Raises

Funding for the raises is coming from the state.

University of California Announces Living Wage Raises

"This is the right thing to do -- for our workers and their families," UC President Janet Napolitano said.

How To Post Your Student's Graduation Announcement on Patch

Share your news for FREE on our site. And it's easy, too!

Marin Co. Middle School Teacher On Leave After Students See "Inappropiate Images"

School administrators are piecing together exactly what was seen on a classroom projection screen on Thursday and why it was shown.

Tuition at UC Schools Not Going Up For 6th Year in a Row

UC's base tuition would remain at $12,192 through 2016-17

College Scholarship Competition Aims to Empower High School Girls

The Distinguished Young Women scholarship program will hold its annual “Be Your Best Self” event in Oakland this weekend.

WHIZ KIDS: Marin Students Advance to National Finals in Model Rocket Competition

California will be represented by 12 teams, including one from Larkspur.

Marin Students Ready to Battle It Out at Robotics Competition

“It’s like something out of Mad Max!” says a mom of a San Marin team member.

Legally Blonde - the Musical -- San Domenico School

Legally Blonde - San Domenico Middle School Musical

California Reevaluates Role of School Standardized Test Results

California to shift from a school quality measure based solely on exam results to one that would include other factors.

Five Awesome Ways To Support Marin Schools

By ronniesawesomelist.com, The Ultimate Kids Events Round-Up In Marin And Beyond.

San Rafael Mock Trial Team to Receive Special Recognition from City

The team took home second place in the Marin County Mock Trial competition.

Marin Students to Study Sea-Level Rise in Science Project Funded Through Special Grant

A 'Whale Tail' grant worth $28,900 will fund the county's Youth Exploring Sea-Level Rise Science project.

Marin Students to Continue Tradition of 'Trout in the Classroom' Project

This year, the program will involve 79 classrooms, 1,600+ students, 10 school districts, 22 public schools and 16 private schools.

Dr. Christine Carter Coming to Dominican University!

Dr. Christine Carter, a sociologist and happiness expert discussing her new book, The Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Groove at Home and Work

UC System Mandates Measles Vaccine For 2017 Freshmen

The system’s existing policy requires only vaccination against hepatitis B, although some individual campuses have additional requirements.

OP-ED: Marin Superintendent Urges Vaccinations, 'Protect Our Children'

Superintendent urges Marin residents to vaccinate their children and help prevent any further spread of measles in Marin County.

San Rafael Students Prepare for 2015 Mock Trial Competition

There are nine Marin County High Schools participating this year.

CA Community Colleges Board Loosens Accrediting Agency Regulations

Exclusive agency with accreditation role statewide found "irresponsible." Now, competition is welcomed.

Know A Stand-Out, Young Volunteer In San Rafael?

Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program nominations for youth, ages 6 to 18, begin Jan. 30.

Too Much Homework? Stanford Researchers Agree

Is your home a battleground on weeknights? Stanford researchers find "busy work, by its very nature, discourages learning."

CA Indian Culture & History Class

Sat., Jan. 31, Renowned Anthropologist Betty Goerke teaches California Indian Culture and History class at College of Marin.

Researchers Make Melanoma Discovery

About 70,000 cases of melanoma are diagnosed annually in the United States, and about 8,000 of those people eventually die of the disease.

Scores of Local Students Compete for Top Math Honors

Middle school students completed problems individually and as teams.

Healthy Schools Act Law Expanded to Further Protect Children in San Rafael

More info for parents about pest management in schools.

San Rafael City Schools Cancels Classes for Thursday

Classes are canceled due to the inclement weather that is forecast.

Terra Linda High Students Run Successful Pop-up Store

This past Saturday 11/15 a group of Terra Linda High Students ran a first of it's kind event for homeless and low income Marin citizens.

Critics: UC Tuition Hikes Are 'Hostage Taking;' Do You Agree?

A 5 percent hike would increase tuition for in-state students by $612 to $12,804 in the 2015-16 school year.

TUHSD Global Studies Program Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary

Over 500 Tamalpais High School students have traveled to France while over 100 Drake students have travelled to Tahiti.

'California Thursdays' Program Serves Students Fresh California Food

Follow our link to get your school involved.

San Rafael High School Presents "A Midsummer Night's Rock 'n' Roll Dream"

Especially adapted for San Rafael High School, the fall production is a raucous Shakespearean revel.

State Adds 7,500 Preschool Slots For Low-Income Families

These spaces will partially reinstate cuts that were made during the recession when California eliminated 100,000 subsidized slots.

Save Those Back-to-School Receipts! 8 Tax Credit Tips from the IRS

Here are several important facts you should know about education tax credits, courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service.

California Community Colleges May Soon Offer 4-Year Degrees

More than 20 states already allow community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees. Now, it's up to Gov. Brown if Ca. can do the same.

When Do Bay Area Kids Head Back to School?

Here's the rundown on back-to-school times in the San Francisco Bay Area.