How do you ensure a bright future for Santa Barbara students? Simple, you invest in the education of our students today! Will you help us show our students that we believe in a brighter future by making education a priority?
HERE'S WHAT'S NEW!
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!
TEACHER GRANTS
Santa Barbara Education Foundation funds grants once a year to support the purchase of much-needed, project-based supplies and tools, as well as to encourage the development of creative and innovative teaching in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. The application deadline has passed. Decisions will be emailed out by December 1, 2022.
LATEST NEWS
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On Thursday, September 29, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation hosted the Love of Literacy Luncheon to highlight the need for support for students struggling with reading in the Santa Barbara…
The Santa Barbara Education Foundation recently elected Donna Ronzone to its Board of Directors. Ronzone brings with her the experience that comes with being a life-long educator. Starting her career…
Peter and Karen Brill The Brill Family Foundation announced What is LOVE as the recipient of their $20,000 Future Bender Fellow Award to continue its work with vulnerable teens. Over…
SOURCE: NOOZHAWK Leaders in Transition, a program of the Santa Barbara Education Foundation, helps high-achieving, low-income students get into college and beyond By Ann Pieramici “Learning what you don’t want to…
ABOUT US
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 13th annual installment will take place October 4- October 23, 2022. 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