Join Santa Barbara Unified School District Superintendent Hilda Maldonado and the Santa Barbara Education Foundation for our inaugural Love of Literacy Luncheon. This free, inspirational event will feature a keynote speaker addressing why literacy is imperative for later life success, happiness, and positive health outcomes.
HERE'S WHAT'S NEW!
TEACHER GRANTS APPEAL
Santa Barbara Unified School District receives less funding than other local districts, and we receive far more teacher grant requests than we can award. Teachers use these grants to purchase innovative teaching tools and essential supplies for their classrooms. Can we count on you to give so we can reach our goal of raising an additional $37,000?
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Registration for our summer programs is now open! Explore music through band strings, or drums. Or build STEAM over the summer (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, that is!) with robotics, art, and cooking! Registration is limited. Scholarships are available!
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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