Emily Lavin
What I cover
Emily was The Ark's assistant editor and special sections editor, and she reported on youth and education, including the Reed Union and Tamalpais Union school districts.
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Latest from Emily
Four candidates vying for seats on Reed school board as bond measure looms
Four candidates seek three seats on the Reed Union School District board Nov. 3: incumbents Mike Ghaffary and Shelby Pasarell Tsai, challengers Krupa Antani and Lina Godfrey.
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The Reed Union School District candidates at a glance
Four candidates are vying for three seats on the Reed Union School District board of trustees in the Nov. 3 election.
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Reed Union School District puts $115M bond measure on ballot
Bond money could go toward replacing portable classrooms, installing air conditioning and upgrading roofs, playgrounds and arts spaces on all three campuses.
By EMILY LAVIN ·Reed district projects $1.2 mil deficit on $34.5 mil budget
The Reed Union School District is projecting a $1.2 million deficit in the coming fiscal year as salaries rise and the cost of arts and enrichment programs grows.
By EMILY LAVIN ·Wellness app aims to help teen girls build confidence, connection
Tiburon resident Jessica Etchevers, a former school psychologist, and Mill Valley resident Ila Panik Marchetta launched the app after teaming up at a fundraiser.
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Second poll shows support for $115 mil Reed Union schools bond
Pollsters noted that support barely moved after voters heard critical arguments against the bond — something the research firm said was unusual and a positive sign for the district.
By EMILY LAVIN ·Ross Valley teacher hired for top job at Bel Aire Elementary
El Ammari brings experience as a teacher, instructional coach and assistant principal in New York City, and later served as a principal at a San Rafael elementary school.
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Reed schools foundation targets $2 million goal with auction, derby gala
Foundation-backed programs cost an estimated $2.93M this year — more than the foundation can cover — forcing the district to draw from reserves.
By EMILY LAVIN ·Reed schools’ spring showcase features art, live music, crafting
More than 60 student artworks from Reed Union School District will go on display May 15 at Ground home goods and garden store.
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Tam Union high school district approves bell-to-bell cellphone ban
Students at Redwood and other Tam Union high schools will be required to lock phones in cases during school hours, including passing periods, lunch and breaks.
By EMILY LAVIN ·Del Mar’s six-seven Mathletes team takes second in tournament
Del Mar Middle School’s sixth- and seventh-grade Mathletes team finished second out of 14 teams countywide for the 2025-2026 season.
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Poll: Cautious support to renew parcel tax for Tam district schools
The Tamalpais Union High School District is eyeing a nine-year parcel-tax renewal for the November ballot, and early polling shows the measure hovering near the threshold to pass.
By EMILY LAVIN ·Student survey shows declines in engagement, academic challenge
Students at Bel Aire Elementary and Del Mar Middle schools largely feel their campuses foster a culture of respect and that they have positive relationships with their classmates.
By EMILY LAVIN ·Reed district plans for a second poll about facilities bond measure
The Reed Union School District will poll voters a second time to see if support has increased for a potential November facilities bond measure.
By EMILY LAVIN ·Reed school district to start livestreaming its monthly board meetings
The Reed school district will start livestreaming its board meetings to make them more accessible, but wiewers won’t have option to offer public comment by Zoom or phone.
By EMILY LAVIN ·Bel Aire students will take audiences on romp across the savanna in ‘Lion King’
Bel Aire Elementary School students are bringing "The Lion King Jr." to the stage, taking audiences on a journey across the savanna in a full student production.
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Tiburon teen guitarists launch SheShreds Fest to spotlight women in music
The March 8 benefit at Marin Country Mart features Pretty Riot and Catfight, raising funds for SHE-CAN's leadership scholarships.
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Bel Aire school will scale back partnership with diversity camp
Participation will be limited to about 30 fourth-grade students instead of being open to any fourth grader who wants to go.
By EMILY LAVIN ·Reed board fills vacancy with finance executive and parks commissioner
Tiburon resident Mike Ghaffary replaces Sherry Wangenheim, who resigned in December with one year left on her term.
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Tiburon teens lead campaigns to fight blood cancer
Zoraya Zolfaghari-Ashcroft and Amelie Mostafavi are taking part in Blood Cancer United’s Student Visionaries of the Year program.
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