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
School foundation saddling up for rodeo fundraiser
The May 10 event for the Reed Union district will feature dinner, dancing and a live auction.
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Mill Valley principal tapped to lead Reed Elementary School
Aubrey O’Connor is the new Reed Elementary School principal, replacing Mary Niesyn, who is retiring.
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Del Mar eighth graders win Mathletes crown, seventh graders take third
The Del Mar teams competed against teams from 16 other private and public schools across the county over the Mathletes season.
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Reed school district to poll voter support for facilities bond
The Reed Union School District will gauge voter support for a potential November 2026 bond measure that would generate funding for...
By EMILY LAVIN ·Students transform Bel Aire into chocolate factory for ‘Willy Wonka’ spring play
Bel Aire Elementary School students will transport audiences to a world of pure imagination in their production of “Willy Wonka Jr."
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Teachers seek 23% salary boost over next two years; Reed district counters with 5%
Teachers say a larger salary increase is necessary to keep pace with the high cost of living in Marin.
By EMILY LAVIN ·Tam high schools district OKs $1.37 million in staffing cuts
The Tamalpais Union High School District board has formally approved $1.37 million in staffing cuts.
By EMILY LAVIN ·Peninsula teens help shape event to empower Marin girls
Tiburon Peninsula teens Kate Batdorf and Kirsten Pitcher are ambassadors for this year’s Marin Teen Girls Conference.
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Tam high schools district board voices support for budget cuts of $1.37 mil
The Tamalpais Union High School District is poised to make $1.37 million in staffing cuts.
By EMILY LAVIN ·Fire chief, a Tiburon native, to retire after more than two decades in role
Tiburon Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief Tommy Hellyer (left), promoted last year into the newly established role from...
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Reed principal to retire at end of school year
Reed Elementary School Principal Mary Niesyn plans to retire in June, capping a 21-year career at the school that saw her serve as a...
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Youth commissioners aim to amplify teen voices
Tiburon Peninsula teens Jasmine Wood and Christopher Poore both say it’s important for kids their age to speak up about issues that...
By EMILY LAVIN ·Tiburon’s Brenda Bottum aims to build community through volunteer work
Tiburon’s Brenda Bottum has for several years helped organize art exhibits at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library as a member of the Library...
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‘Today’s your best day’: Local pastor provides toys, turkeys to families in need
Pastor Dave Hall of Big God Ministries speaks to volunteers before the organization’s Thanksgiving turkey giveaway Nov. 25 in Marin City....
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Couple works to preserve, promote Angel Island
Tiburon residents Brittany and Max Haning both serve on the board of the Angel Island Conservancy, a nonprofit that works to preserve,...
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Del Mar Middle School is recognized again for academic and social excellence
Del Mar Middle School has once again been named a California School to Watch, a program that recognizes middle schools for academic...
By EMILY LAVIN ·Reed Union School District: Parent, leadership coach set to step onto board
The newest member of the Reed Union School District board is a parent who says he’s eager to use his more than two decades of experience...
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Reed district test scores show slight dip in math and English
Standardized test scores in the Reed Union School District dropped about four percentage points in English and math this year, though...
By EMILY LAVIN ·Measure B: Residents will vote on $289-million bond for high schools
Tiburon Peninsula residents will be among those voting Nov. 5 on a scaled-back $289-million facilities bond measure for the Tamalpais...
By EMILY LAVIN ·Tam Union High School District board hopefuls talk equity, achievement and fiscal transparency
Four of the five candidates vying for two seats on the Tamalpais Union High School District board shared their perspectives on closing...
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