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Teacher Grants
Santa Barbara Education Foundation funds grants once a year to support the purchase of much-needed supplies and tools, as well as to encourage the development of creative and innovative teaching in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. This year’s grant application will be available on October 1.
State of Our Schools
Santa Barbara Education Foundation hosted Superintendent Cary Matsuoka of the Santa Barbara Unified School District to discuss today’s local education issues. Watch the presentation and see the presntation slides here.
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Source: Santa Barbara Independent “I really love being able to work with high school kids because they can really achieve at a pretty high level when they put their mind…
New student enrollment is now open for those enrolling for the first time in Santa Barbara Unified School District and those interested in a school transfer. Looking to transfer to…
High school students from across the district recently gathered with school board members, principals, and school staff to talk about sustainability and share ideas on how to inspire real change…
WHERE THE
MONEY GOES
Current operation and program spending breakdown
- Academic Support
- Literacy
- Early Childhood Education
- Mental Health
- Music & Performing Arts
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.