The Buck Institute in Novato introduces biomedical research to Marin children The Buck Institute for Research on Aging reaches out to children in grades K through 12 with two hour laboratory experiences, or "field trips," and five day summer camps. Field trips are free to registered groups. Educational programs offer stimulating and fun content, and provide students with a better Continue Reading

Choosing a Marin County school, either private or public, for your child is a very personal issue. To investigate the considerations in choosing a school, we interviewed Debra Lambrecht, Founder and Head of Caulbridge School,  a private, K-8 school in San Rafael, CA. The most important factor in choosing a school is what parents want for their child. This decision is weighted by Continue Reading

Marin has been a national leader in promoting students walking and biking to school Walking, cycling, and commuting on school buses were once an American tradition and an important part of free public education. By year 2000, most parents drove their children to and from school--many one student per car. The most common reasons for driving children to school have been longer distances to schools Continue Reading

Marin's Distinguished Schools Each year, the California Department of Education selects the highest achieving public schools in the state as Distinguished Schools. Schools may apply for this award only every four years. Here are the Marin schools on the list for the last four years: Continue Reading