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The Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) proudly announces the successful distribution of books through the Open Books Project, a literacy initiative that aims to foster a love of reading among young students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. Through the generous support of donors, the project distributed 5,500 new books to Transitional Kindergarten (TK) [...]

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The Santa Barbara Education Foundation wrapped up its successful sixth annual Keep The Beat Instrument Drive at the end of February, marking another triumphant fundraiser for Santa Barbara Unified music programs. The campaign garnered 40 instrument donations from the community, significantly boosting support for music education in local schools. The program partners with 99.9 KTYD [...]

Last year, SBEF was excited to launch a new grant program designed specifically for SB Unified high school students. Grants of up to $500 were awarded for student-managed projects enriching their fellow students' academic, artistic, and personal development. The goal of Students Grants is to empower high school students to identify needs on their campuses [...]