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Join Us for the Hope Awards!

Join us to celebrate our local heroes of public education. This year we will honor the former CEO of the Santa Barbara City College Foundation Geoff Green and 99.9 KTYD in recognition of their support of students. The evening begins with a reception featuring student performances and demonstrations paired with fine food and beverages from local restaurants, wineries, and breweries.

 

Summer Music Camp Registration is Now Open!

Dive into a summer of musical exploration with us! Our exciting lineup of summer music programs is now open for registration. Camps include Nick Rail Summer Band Camp, String Camp, Drumline Camp, and Sound Waves: Music and Movement Camp. Don’t miss out on the fun and learning. Scholarships are available!

 

Invest in Santa Barbara’s Students!

Let’s do all that we can today to help our children grow into the leaders our community needs tomorrow.

 

Together we can make an impact!

Although the last couple of years has been full of uncertainty, it’s shown how we can work together to overcome challenges. When we come together to make education a priority, there is no limit to what we can do.

 

Great schools don’t just happen!

We know that there are many giving opportunities this time of year; however, when you contribute to the Santa Barbara Education Foundation, you’re making a direct impact on our children’s future.

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HOPE AWARDS

Join us to celebrate our local heroes of public education. This year, we will honor former Santa Barbara City College Foundation CEO Geoff Green and 99.9 KTYD in recognition of their support of students. The evening begins with a reception featuring student performances and demonstrations paired with fine food and beverages from local restaurants, wineries, and breweries.

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SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS

Dive into a summer of musical exploration with us! Our exciting lineup of summer music programs is now open for registration. Camps include Nick Rail Summer Band Camp, String Camp, Drumline Camp, and Sound Waves: Music and Movement Camp. Don’t miss out on the fun and learning. Scholarships are available!

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IMPACT REPORT

With your help, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation has made more of a difference this year than ever! In response to our students’ immediate needs, your support has helped our schools and teachers meet today’s challenges. Read more about what you have done for SB Unified students in our annual Impact Report!

LATEST NEWS

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ABOUT US

12,200

Students in the SB Unified School District
SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS

2,934,386

Money raised during the 2022-23 school year
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2,000

Instruments placed in SBUSD schools
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PER PUPIL FUNDING
FOR SB UNIFIED STUDENTS

Many percieve  SB Unified as a high wealth district, however, it only receives 1% above the state average for funding per student.

PER PUPIL FUNDING

IN LOCAL DISTRICTS

SB Unified $17,896

44%

Goleta Unified $23,328

58%

Cold Spring $26,800

67%

Montecito $40,247

100%
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

PIANOS ON STATE

A favorite event in Santa Barbara, Pianos on State is a collaborative and interactive musical experience that takes place during Arts and Humanities Month in October. The pianos will be displayed this year, October 3 – 23rd, 2023 on designated pads along State Street for the public to play. Each piano becomes its own interactive piece of art as painted by local Santa Barbara artists.

WHERE THE
MONEY GOES

Current operation and program spending breakdown

  • Academic Support
  • Literacy
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Mental Health
  • Music & Performing Arts

Academic Support 70%

70%

Mental Health 13%

13%

Literacy 9%

9%

Music & Performing Arts 7%

7%

Early Childhood Education 1%

1%