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Latest updates from the campaign:
2023-24 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Results Are In
The most recent CAASPP test scores are in andit's obvious we need to do better. Click the link below to see for yourself.
Latest Marin student scores mostly flat
Test scores in Marin are still at levels below pre-covid scores according to the 2023-24 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress. Full details can be researched here: shorturl.at/DSR6C
Tam Union High School District board hopefuls talk equity, achievement and fiscal transparency
The Arc reports on 4 of the 5 candidates who participated in an online virtual forum and shared their perspectives on closing the achievement gap, school safety, financial accountability and other key issues facing the district. The forum was hosted by the League of Women Voters of Marin
Jennifer Holden Endorsed by the Marin IJ
Among a strong group of candidates, the IJ editorial board believes Times-Green and Holden would provide voices from two communities that feel they need to be heard – those from Marin City and those from the Archie Williams attendance area.
Marin Schools ahead of state cellphone restrictions
Tam Union High School District schools are using caddies in classrooms for students to place their cellphones during class. The trustees are evaluating locking pouches for use in schools, but this is dependent on Measure B for funding.
Tam Union school board race draws 5 candidates
Jennifer Holden and four additional candidates describe their candidacy for the Marin IJ. All candidates are supporting Measure B and thought Measure A was to large. Most would have voted against the recent $480,000 for consultants to work with students of color at Tam High saying they should be able to complete this work internally.
TUSD may issue pouches to lock up cellphones at schools
TUSD will not vote on what is expected to be a $137,000 expense for the Yondr pouches until after the November 5 election that includes the $289 million Measure B bond proposal insinuating that the funds depend on the passage of the Bond.
Tamalpais Union School District Board Approves Contracts
TUSD board members approved $250,000 in contracts to a husband and wife team to support black students at Tamalpais High and $180,000 to two contractors to support students of color in all TUSD Schools. Trustee Karen Loebbaka voted no on one of the contracts due to the $450 per hour rate being charged.