Salvation Army Helps 125 Marin Youth Get Back to School Supplies

The organization recently hosted a shopping spree for them at the San Rafael Target store.

Comcast Offers Free Internet Services to Eligible Families for Back to School

Read on to find out if your family qualifies for up to six months of free Internet service from Comcast.

San Rafael Water Polo Coach Wins National Award

San Rafael School Cancels Classes After Water Main Break

San Anselmo Officials Warn of Reckless Driving Spike

Problems are especially pronounced near schools, town officials say.

Marin Spelling Bee Championship is No Fairy Tale

Miller Creek seventh grader advances to the state finals.

Lifelong Learning on Tap at Dominican

A “Swigging, Slurping and Sipping through the Ages” class figures to be among the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s most intriguing offerings.

Education Secretary's Comments Anger Administrators, Parents

College of Marin Celebrates International Education Week

The school is participating in the national event for the first time.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Are Kids Getting Too Much Homework?

A recent Atlantic article explores what happens when a parent takes on his daughter’s homework for a week: it’s not pretty.

Not Your Mother's Picture Day: Retouching Now Available for Grade-Schoolers

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Is Your Teen On the New Social Media Website Ask.fm?

The site is gaining popularity among middle school and high school students, but it's also being criticized for allowing anonymity and bullying.

Former College of Marin Student Competes in Sunday's Miss America Pageant

The daughter of a long-time information technology staff member, Crystal Lee later studied dance and took a statistics course at the college in Kentfield.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

An Important Back To School Reminder For Everyone

MMWD Offers Education Programs to Encourage Environmental Stewardship

Teachers and administrators can now apply for one of several water conservation education programs hosted by Marin Municipal Water District.

San Rafael High Schools Record Increase in Test Performance

Many Marin high schools boast exceptional 2013 test scores. While most other districts saw lowered API scores, San Rafael High School and Terra Linda High School both saw increases.

Most San Rafael Elementary Schools Lose Ground on 2013 Test Performance

One San Rafael elementary school saw a major point increase in its API score, while others saw a significant decrease.

San Rafael High School Physics Instructor Named Marin Teacher of the Year

District officials consider Steven Temple a “21st Century educator.”

How to Get Kids Back on the School-Sleeping Schedule

Follow these tips to help kids get ready for an 'early to bed and early to rise' schedule.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Vaccines Required for School in California

Parents are reminded that children are not allowed in public schools without proof of immunization. Here's a look at what's required.

5 Easy School Lunch Ideas That Are Healthy, Too

Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.

Backpack Basics: A Weighty Issue

Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.

When is the First Day of School in San Rafael?

Summer is drawing to a close.

Sun Valley Students Convince Crayola To Go Green, Launch Recycling Program

The 'Kids Who Care' group pushed Crayola to create the 'Colorcycle' initiative and other art supply makers got inspired to change as well.

How to Congratulate Your San Rafael Grad on Patch

Cakes to Take Unlikely Shapes at San Rafael Elementary School

Terra Linda High Student Earns Top Scholarship

Orion Weinstein-Atman will graduate from high school early this year and has won a Bill and Melinda Gates-funded scholarship that will pay for his college education.

San Rafael High School Jazz Bands Prepping for Annual ‘Big Band Dance’

Check out our video of San Rafael freshmen and sophomores practicing swing-era music.

Voters Renew San Rafael School Parcel Taxes

Measures A and B, taxes to support the San Rafael City Schools District, passed with an overwhelming majority in the special May 7 vote-by-mail election.

UPLOAD: San Rafael Students Put Their Mettle to the Pedal for Bike to School Day

San Rafael students participated in national Bike to School Day on Wednesday.

State Releases New Suspension and Expulsion Data for San Rafael, Terra Linda High Schools

Hispanic students account for 62 percent of all suspensions and two-thirds of all expulsions in the district.

San Rafael High School Students Earn Top Honors in MoneyWise Contest

Two San Rafael High School teams earned cash for videos they created about financial responsibility.

Photography Project Calls Attention to Marin’s Education Inequity

Marin may have been designated as the most educated county in the state, but in San Rafael's Canal district, half the residents don't have a high school education.

Terra Linda High Almost Makes the Top 100 Statewide in Latest U.S. News & World Report Survey

Redwood is highest-ranking Marin school at 32nd in California, with Tam High and Drake High School also in the top 100; Tomales and Terra Linda also make the list.

Computers in the Classroom: How Does San Rafael Rate?

High school classrooms across California average 4.7 students per school-owned computer.