Now more than ever, we need to support our teachers and students. Help us ensure that no matter what happens students will continue to have access to essential resources that provide a first-rate education.
FOOD SECURITY SUPPORT
With 47% of students receiving free or reduced lunch in SB Unified, we know that many families are susceptible to food insecurity in the best of times. Since school closures in March, SB Unified has served almost 500,000 meals to students in need. Donate to support healthy meals SB Unified kids! Help fight food insecurity for SB Unified students!
TEACHER GRANTS
Every year, we offer grants to Santa Barbara Unified School District teachers, ranging from necessary classroom supplies and books to high tech gear to innovative curriculum. The 2020-21 application for Teacher Grants is open now until October 31.
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LATEST NEWS
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By Hilda Maldonado, Superintendent of the Santa Barbara Unified School District Our county has made progress in our battle to decrease COVID rates. We are now in the red tier,…
Source: The Independent By Cassie Lancaster Making Every Dollar Count One of the more pernicious aspects of the pandemic has been the widespread erosion of financial security. Regardless of our…
The Santa Barbara Education Foundation recently elected Eder Gaona-Macedo to its Board of Directors. Born in Guerrero, Mexico, Gaona-Macedo migrated to the United States at the age of four and…
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark your calendar for one of our local events helping to support Santa Barbara students.
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
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 tenth annual installment will take place October 21- November 7, 2019. Each piano becomes its own piece of art as local Santa Barbara artists create individual looks.
WHERE THE
MONEY GOES
Current operation and program spending breakdown
- Academic Support
- Literacy
- Early Childhood Education
- Mental Health
- Music & Performing Arts