Summary
Do Marin County’s children feel safe at school? School climate surveys indicate many students do not.
A highly publicized attack at a Novato middle school last year and a spate of school violence headlines prompted a closer look at how public schools respond to their students' fears, using the Novato Unified School District as a case study.
This report was released to the public on April 8, 2025.
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Responses
| Responding agency | Status |
|---|---|
| Novato Unified School District Board of Trustees | Responded June 10, 2025 |
| Superintendent, Novato Unified School District | Invited to respond by July 8, 2025 |
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