UPDATED: San Rafael 15-Year-Old Survives 25-Foot Fall into Hawaii Volcano Park Steam Vent

A Marin boy is "extraordinarily lucky" to be alive after he tried to do a urban gymnastics stunt off a protective railing and fell into a steam vent, according to national park officials.

Miller Creek Middle Leads Five Marin Schools in Nabbing California Distinguished School Honor

San Rafael school is one of 218 in state and 5 in Marin County to win distinction.

UPDATE: Caroline Kennedy’s Poetry Reading at Dominican University Cancelled

School officials stepped in after the daughter of former President John. F Kennedy couldn't read to Marin children in San Rafael because of a delayed flight.

School Tax Ballots Arriving in Mailboxes this Week

Are you going to vote to support a parcel tax San Rafael City Schools officials say is needed to maintain class sizes and program offerings? Tell us in the Comments!

Taylor Swift Sending Package to Marin Girl Shot by Arrow

The pop singer and actress is reportedly sending a care package to the San Rafael 8-year-old shot in the leg last week while on a field trip in Berkeley.

Terra Linda High Grad Named New Tam High Principal

Dr. Julie Synyard, a Marin native and principal of St. Helena High School since 2009, will become the new leader of Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley.

San Rafael Children Run to Support School Libraries

Elementary students at all the San Rafael City Schools District have been gathering donations to keep school library programs intact.

Council Honors San Rafael Principal Who Earned National Award

Davidson Middle School is a "welcoming and inclusive" environment and the school couldn't have been turned around without the community's help, Principal Harriet MacLean recently told the San Rafael City Council.

After Outpouring of Local Support, San Rafael Soph Gets His New Racing Bike

San Rafael High School Sophomore Ulysses Lopez received a new community-funded bike Thursday to replace his bike that was stolen last month. Lopez and his mother couldn't have afforded to buy him a new bike.

Sneak Peak: San Rafael Teens Sing and Dance in 'Crazy For You'

San Rafael High School's spring musical premieres Thursday night and runs through Sunday.

SchoolsRules-Marin Maintains Momentum with $25K Bank of Marin Donation

Countywide fundraising organization for public schools hopes to level playing field among private educational foundations.

San Rafael High Schooler Receives ‘Overwhelming’ Response After Getting Bike Stolen

When members of the San Rafael High School bike racing team Bike Dawgs asked community members to keep an eye out for a member’s stolen bike, they got more support than they could ever imagine.

Stolen Mountain Bike Might End Marin Sophomore’s Racing Season Early

Members of the San Rafael High School mountain bike team are asking community members to keep an eye out for a mountain bike stolen from a student who can’t afford to replace it.

College of Marin Enrollment Is Down

College announces a 9 percent drop in spring enrollment, compared to 2012.

Community Campaign Moves Tam Union District to Keep Team Program

It was not just the large number of people opposed to cutting the program, but the articulate, passionate and fact-based conversations that convinced the Tam Union High School board to continue it as is.

Princess Project Fulfills Prom Dreams with Free Dresses

You can donate dresses and apparel in February or help at dress giveaways coming up in March.

San Rafael Teachers Lag Behind State Average in Salaries

A new online tool shows the average teacher salary in most California school districts and the news isn't good for local educators.

San Rafael Voters to Consider School Parcel Tax this Spring

San Rafael City Schools officials say the renewal tax is needed to maintain class sizes and program offerings at district high schools and elementary schools.

School District Settles Wrongful Termination Lawsuit for $69K

A lawsuit involving a former school psychologist who claimed that the San Rafael City School wrongfully fired her for requesting time off to care for her newborn was settled for $68,950.

Is Gov. Brown Right to Dole Out Money to Marin's Public Schools Unequally?

Compare per-student funding for Marin County schools. You may be surprised.

New Testing For California Schools; STAR On Way Out

The state superintendent's plan would emphasize critical thinking skills. Some STAR testing may be suspended. Do you think this is a move in the right direction?

Community Raises Funds for 14-year-old’s Leukemia Fight

When Fairfax teen Ryder Morford was diagnosed with Leukemia, Kaiser officials told his mother that he had to be brought to the hospital in an ambulance so he wouldn't get bumped.

PHOTOS: Marin Students’ Photography Featured in Bank of Marin 2013 Calendar

Check out the stunning Marin photography by local youth, including two by a Tam High student that was selected for the Bank of Marin's 2013 calendar.

Threats, Security Increase in Week Following Mass School Shooting at Sandy Hook

The tragedy at Sandy Hook one week ago has spurred a heightened sense of awareness and need for security on school campuses.

County Schools Superintendent Shares Resources About Child Trauma

In the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy, Mary Jane Burke urges parents to learn the best ways communicate with children about violent events; workshop set for Dec. 18.

Short Elementary Gets $1.1 Million in Construction Funds

The State Allocation Board disbursed almost $4 million for new school construction and modernization projects. Short Elementary in San Rafael will receive $1.1 million.

Dixie School District Faces 'Perfect Storm' for 2012-13 Budget

After two years of deficit spending, the Dixie School District faces $362,000 in reductions for the next school year.

Too Many White Local High Schoolers Considered Emotionally Disturbed, State Says

San Rafael City Schools will dedicate $100,000 out of its special education funding to intervention services to prevent over identification of students.

Almost 1 in 5 Local Fifth Graders Below Healthy Fitness Level

Data from a report released today shows that 18 percent of fifth graders from the San Rafael Elementary and Dixie Elementary districts are not considered to be in the "healthy fitness zone."

Rolf Lewis Donates Over $8 Million to Dominican

The money will go to renovate Meadowlands Hall that will enable Dominican to establish a health sciences building that will house the Department of Nursing and the Department of Occupational Therapy.

Dixie Elementary Fourth Grader Wins County Spelling Bee

Annie Wang beat sixth grader Ashok Sundararaman from Sinaloa Middle School in Novato with the word “psalmist.”

Prop. 30 Saves San Rafael City Schools from $2.2 Million in Cuts, Shorter School Year

The temporary sales and income tax increase spared San Rafael City Schools from a mid-year budget cut of $2.2 million that could've reduced the school year by 15 days.

How to Get Kids Reading: James Patterson's Tips

Bestselling author James Patterson gives tips on making your child an avid reader. Plus, here's a great reading list for the fall to get you started.

Power Outage Continues to Cause Problems at COM

Kentfield campus plagued by lack of electricity, prompting more classes to be cancelled.

College of Marin Opens Office for Veterans

Center will be a haven for the roughly 100 veterans attending the college where they can receive support, access college and community resources and relax with fellow veterans, school officials said.

Huffman Honor's Sun Valley Students Who Inspired Dixon Ticonderoga Recycling Program

In an effort to get Crayola to establish a recycling program for the half a billion plastic markers, Sun Valley students inspired other companies to do the same.

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