Fall 2020 Newsletter
SchoolsRule Provides $650,000 in Funds
Last week, SchoolsRule provided $650,000 in funds to Marin public school districts which was announced at our 9th annual distribution celebration via Zoom on October 27th! Although less than last year's record breaking $1M distribution, this was an amazing achievement considering current circumstances, offering critical funding at a time when our schools need our support now more than ever. Thanks to the continued generosity of our donor community, since 2012, SchoolsRule has distributed a total of nearly $5.5M to districts countywide supporting programs in the areas of literacy, technology, the arts and health. To learn more, watch the full recording of the event and read our article in the Marin IJ.
Program Spotlight: Countywide Social-Emotional Learning Program to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dedication to Special Education will direct SchoolsRule funds to a new comprehensive program developed to support the social-emotional learning (SEL) and mental health needs of students, parents, and school staff stemming from the COVID-19 Pandemic . The program is available to ALL Marin public schools and is specifically tailored to address the pandemic-related social-emotional needs of school communities, while simultaneously developing global SEL skills through a customizable curriculum for K-8 students, professional development and coaching for educators as well as parent education.
Learn how each of our foundations are utilizing their SchoolsRule funds this school year by visiting our funding impact page.
Thank You for Your Support!
On behalf of ALL of our students, teachers, school staff and families, we would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to our business partners, realtor partners and our entire donor community whose unwavering support of SchoolsRule continues to impact every public school student in Marin, regardless of current circumstances or zip code. Thank you!
Watch our thank-you message:
Partner Spotlight
As SchoolsRule's founding partner, the Marin Community Foundation, under the leadership of Dr. Tom Peters, has provided SchoolsRule with significant financial support and strategic guidance over the past 9 years, helping to develop and sustain SchoolsRule. With a philanthropic mission to help improve the human condition, embrace diversity, promote a humane and democratic society, and enhance the community's quality of life, now and for future generations, MCF has not only made a profound impact on SchoolsRule, but to so many critically important causes throughout our county, most recently exemplified through their diligent work in response to COVID-19. We were honored to have Dr. Peters as our keynote speaker at our October 27th event and we invite you to watch his inspirational message.
November 18th: Gott's Day of Giving
20% of ALL sales, ALL day at the Bon Air Gott's Roadside store will benefit SchoolsRule in support of ALL Marin public schools!
December 1st Giving Tuesday
December 1st is Giving Tuesday! Please consider including SchoolsRule with the other worthwhile organizations you choose to support as a part of this global generosity movement!