Santa Barbara Education Foundation

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The Santa Barbara Education Foundation has been championing public education in Santa Barbara since 1985 by providing vital support and resources so every student can thrive.

NEWS

  • Important Message: Resources to Support Learning at Home During School Closure

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    Source: Santa Barbara Unified School District   Dear SB Unified Families, Thank you for your patience in these uncertain times. Our district office team has been actively formulating short- and long-term plans for instruction that will meet the needs of all our learners in SB Unified. We will continue to provide regular updates via ParentSquare, [...]

  • Lunch Provided to SB Unified Students During School Closure

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    Source: Santa Barbara Unified School District MEALS PROVIDED DURING SCHOOL CLOSURE SE VA A PROVEER COMIDA DURANTE CLAUSURA DE LAS ESCUELAS Beginning Monday, March 16th, all schools within Santa Barbara Unified School District will be closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Santa Barbara Unified is dedicated to feeding our students, especially during these unique and [...]

  • Covid-19: Important Notice Regarding School Closure

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    Source: Santa Barbara Unified School District   Attention families, staff and students of SB Unified: We are forwarding you an important message from Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Susan Salcido that reflects the collaboration between SB Unified, our partner districts across the county, the Santa Barbara County Department of Public Health and the [...]

  • Santa Barbara County Schools Cancel Non-Essential Travel & Events Due to COVID-19 Concerns

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    Source: Santa Barbara Unified School District   Attention SB Unified families and staff, We are providing you with an important message from Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Susan Salcido that reflects the collaboration between SB Unified, our partner districts across the county, the Santa Barbara County Department of Public Health and the Santa [...]

EVENTS

SBEF Hosts Financial Literacy Workshop to Support Educators’ Financial Future

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.

SBEF Winter 2025 Cover Education Matters

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