Dear NGS Community, This June, we honor Pride month by supporting our Scholars as they explore and honor their individuality. We recognize Juneteenth for its history and significance, an enduring symbol of true freedom for all, and continually encourage our Scholars to raise their voices in the name of equity and justice. And, we launch … Read More
May 26, 2022 On the heels of the Buffalo shooting targeting the Black community, the shooting at a Taiwanese church congregation in Southern California, and most recently the senseless deaths of 19 children and 2 teachers in the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, we are continually forced to face senseless acts of violence. … Read More
On Sunday, May 22nd, the Next Generation Scholars community gathered to celebrate its college-bound class of 2022 at The READ, a fundraiser held at Hopmonk Taverns in Novato. Keynote speaker and principal of Laurel Dell Elementary School in San Rafael, Pepe Gonzalez, shared his experiences and spoke to the importance of supporting youth as they work … Read More
On Saturday, May 14th, NGS family members enjoyed an outing at Samuel P. Taylor National Park for the first time, thanks to our partner, Latino Outdoors. Participants explored nature together, shared great food and learned about the Park’s redwoods and the life cycles of salmon. Latino Outdoors’ mission is to inspire, connect, and engage Latino communities … Read More
On Friday, May 13th, the 15th annual Kickball Showdown took place at Piper Park in Larkspur. This fundraising event is an annual healthy competition between all industries working in Marin’s real estate sector. Since 2017, Next Generation Scholars has been fortunate to be named the beneficiary of this event, which, thanks to a matching donor, raised … Read More
An article in the April edition of Marin Living has highlighted the efforts and success of NGS — and we are so excited for their readers to find out about all that we do.
César, a current high school junior, earned one of Marin Academy’s youth grants for his Community Uplift Project, “Young Mathletes.” Aimed to develop math skills in early childhood, he is partnering with North Bay Children’s Center (NBCC) in Novato. A former alumni of NBCC and current NGS Scholar, we are delighted to share this heartwarming, … Read More
On Monday morning, April 4th, 11 NGS Juniors boarded a van and embarked on a 400 mile road trip to Southern California, led by NGS Director of High School Counseling, Andrew Chong, and Director of Social Services, Maria Gramajo. For many, it was their first time being out of Marin County, and this 5 day … Read More
NGS announces an exciting new partnership with the Marin Shakespeare Company, a local non-profit whose mission is to serve as a vibrant catalyst for cultural engagement, education, and social justice to benefit the people of Marin County, the San Francisco Bay Area, and beyond. Beginning next month, Marin Shakespeare Company will lead a six-week unit for … Read More
On March 26th from 8am-12pm, the NGS Parent Committee is spearheading a first-ever parent-led deep cleaning of our Scholar House, both indoors and out. Several volunteer parents of NGS Scholars will roll up their sleeves to clean and organize, prepare our garden for Spring planting, and spruce up the grounds. The Parent Committee’s goal is to … Read More