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Woman donates $1 million to local teachers
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Dan Kerman , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway Maja Kristin, a long-time resident of Marin County, gave $1 million to the district.
A significant donation was made to the Ross Valley School District. Maja Kristin, a long-time resident of Marin County, gave $1 million to the district. This generous gift resulted in each of the district's 100 teachers receiving a check for over $9,100.
The donation was a surprise to the teachers, who received the news on Thursday. Further details about the donation and the circumstances surrounding it are available from the source. The Ross Valley School District has benefited from Kristin's kindness, with each teacher receiving a substantial amount of money.
For more information about the donation, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: schools Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) Reading time: 1 min
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