2+ hour, 18+ min ago  (239+ words) Marin Symphony's upcoming pops concert, "Bats & Bugs & Birds, Oh My!," features a program of critter-themed pieces from the classical era to today. "This program highlights the full spectrum of what a symphony orchestra can do," said Stuart Chafetz, Marin Symphony's…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (692+ words) A group of Marin high school students is taking outdoor children's play to another level. About 30 juniors in the Marin School of Environmental Leadership at Terra Linda High School built a low-tech, eco-friendly play area that encourages children to interact…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (297+ words) When Mama V returned to work six months after giving birth, both she and her baby experienced intense distress. Baby R cried frequently whenever she was left with her nanny, even one she had met before, and Mama V felt…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (305+ words) A group of middle school girls is puzzling over a pie chart about reading habits in the U.S. Their "math designer" stands at the front of the room, encouraging students to share what they "notice and wonder." A data talk, as…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (475+ words) Last month, Australia's social media ban for children under age 16 officially took effect. It remains to be seen how this law will shape families' behavior; however, it's at least a stand against the tech takeover of childhood. Here in the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1011+ words) By CATHY BUSSEWITZ, Associated Press Teacoach had reached out to many organizations looking for volunteer projects that she could do with her young child, but most places said no, so she came up with her own. "Everyone was like, "A…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (482+ words) As the leaves begin to change and the temperature starts to cool, families are reminded of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season, which typically falls between October and March. While the virus causes mild, cold-like symptoms for adults, it can be…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (547+ words) As a licensed residential contractor, Tom Eller of Woodacre has more than 30 years of experience in building, but these days, he's helping students learn how to build, too. His regional occupational program construction technology class at Redwood High School in…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (118+ words) The nonprofit organization, which was founded in 1979, has moved at 1600 Los Gamos Drive in San Rafael. The Marin Child Care Council held a ribbon-cutting event Wednesday at its new office in San Rafael. "This new space improves the availability, accessibility…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago  (825+ words) After confusion and outrage over the future of a playing field in Marin City, school trustees have halted discussion about field use through the end of the year. "In closed session, the board discussed price and terms of potential agreements…...