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Mission Scholars Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremony
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SBUnified School Trustees Approve Board Resolution/Action Plan in Support of Black Student Leaders’ Demands
The Santa Barbara Unified Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday evening to approve a Board Resolution in support of Black student leaders who presented the district with a series of demands aimed at calling out and combating institutional racism and its effects on the lives of Black families and students. The Board also voted to fully endorse [...]
Learning Together Remotely: Navigating Education in the COVID-19 Era
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SB Unified Student Leaders Lead Zoom Q&A with Incoming Superintendent Hilda Maldonado
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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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