Next Generation Scholars’ Dreams Come True

2008 has been outstanding for the Next Generation Scholars. 100% of the Senior class earned admission selective four year colleges. Some of the schools opening their doors to Next Generation Scholars this year are: Stanford, UC Berkeley, Occidental, Wesleyan, Boston College, American University, Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, UCLA, USC, University of the Pacific, University of San Diego, University of Chicago, NYU, Boston University, Santa Clara University, Tufts and many more.

Beyond gaining admission, the Next Generation Scholars have become leaders in their communities. This Holiday Season the scholars put on a party for elementary school honor students in the Canal district of San Rafael. Distributing over one hundred and twenty gifts and meals, the student lead event was presented in three languages enabling the entire community to celebrate the holiday season together.

Next Generation Scholars also played an active role in the fight for educational equity in Marin County. From teaching a Latino Culture class to elementary school children to enabling children in shelters to envision a future in college, Next Generation Scholars have been playing an active role in uplifting their communities. The leadership of the Next Generation Scholars has been bestowed multiple leadership awards both locally and nationally.

Next Generation Scholars look forward to their bright futures. They are eager to generate positive change as they represent Marin County in America’s best colleges and universities.

Beyond
the Classroom

The Next Generation Scholars program has had the pleasure of attending multiple events across the Bay. Highlightsthis Fall are: the SF Museum of Modern Art, YouthSpeaks MLK celebration, the Teachers 4 Social Justice Conference, the Asian American Issues Conference at Stanford and the R.I.S.E conference at UC Berkeley.

What is the
“Achievement Gap?”

The “Achievement Gap” refers to the difference in the academic achievement of economically advantaged White and East Asian Americans students versus their African American, Hispanic, Native American, Southeast Asian and socio-economically disadvantaged counterparts.

Is there an
“Achievement Gap”
in Marin?

FACT: Based on 2004 test scores, it was found that Hispanic students in Richmond receive a better English Language Arts education than Hispanic students in Marin*

*2004 California Board of Education Findings

Next Generation Scholars

Has Moved!

We are happy to announce that we have a new space at the Marin Education Fund. Together our two organizations look forward to serving youth dedicated to achieving their college dreams. Our new contact information is

781 Lincoln Ave. in San Rafael, (415) 451-4010