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Bright Torches Ignites the Love of Shakespeare for Local Students
Bright Torches, a dynamic team of theater and education practitioners from the UK, specializes in working with youth around the globe. This week they will offer local students an array of captivating experiences, including storytelling performances, workshops, and puppetry, aimed at instilling a love for the works of Shakespeare, all while fostering imagination and promoting [...]
Santa Barbara Education Foundation Raises Over $49,000 to Provide Books for Local Students
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Acclaimed Novelist Thomas Sanchez Headlines Love of Literacy Luncheon
The Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) is pleased to announce its upcoming Love of Literacy Luncheon, a free event that combines literature, philanthropy, and a passion for nurturing literacy in the community. Melinda Palacio The Luncheon will feature a distinguished literary lineup, with Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Melinda Palacio serving as the emcee [...]
Victoria Juarez Joins Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s Board of Directors
Juarez's experience in the nonprofit sector is extensive. She previously held the role of CEO at the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara, where she played a pivotal role in supporting students' pursuit of higher education. As the Executive Director of Girls Inc of Carpinteria, Juarez demonstrated her commitment to empowering young women and fostering their [...]
EVENTS
The Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) will host Wealth of Knowledge, a free financial literacy workshop designed specifically for educators, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Education Matters
As we close out 2025, this issue of Education Matters celebrates the impact made possible by our community.
From a powerful story highlighting the lifelong influence of music education to key insights from Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado’s State of Our Schools address, this newsletter reflects a year of growth and opportunity across Santa Barbara’s public schools.
You’ll also meet SBEF’s newest board member and join us in thanking a longtime leader for his dedicated service.
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