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SB Unified Board of Education Appoints Hilda Maldonado as the Next Superintendent
Source: Santa Barbara Unified School District Associate Superintendent of LAUSD Brings Strong Experience in Equity, Excellence, and Community Building Today the Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint a new Superintendent, Hilda Maldonado. Maldonado was chosen for her extensive background in academic achievement, her strong focus on partnerships and her [...]
Women’s Fund Awards $90,000 to SBEF for Teen Suicide Prevention
By Jack Smith, Santa Barbara Education Foundation Teen suicide is one of the most devastating outcomes of depression and mental illness, claiming over 6,000 lives each year and standing as the second leading cause of death for that age group. Santa Barbara Unified School District has reported improved mental health for its students thanks to [...]
SB Unified is Ready to Roll with Plans to Celebrate Graduating High School Seniors!
Source: Santa Barbara Unified School District Hello everyone! The Santa Barbara Unified School District high school graduating class of 2020 has shown remarkable optimism and perseverance adapting to these challenging times, and they deserve to be celebrated! In developing plans for graduation and senior events, our goal is to help our students attain a [...]
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.
LATEST ISSUE
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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