NEWS
Adams Elementary School Receives National Recognition
Adams Elementary School, a part of Santa Barbara Unified School District, received the high honor of being recognized as a 2018 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished School. This recognition was formerly called Title I Academic Achievement Award School. Adams Elementary becomes one of only two California schools, and a part of 100 [...]
SB Superintendent Reports Successes and Continuing Challenges at State of Our Schools
Santa Barbara Unified School District Superintendent Cary Matsuoka reported positives, negatives, and future plans during his annual State of Our Schools presentation, hosted by the Santa Barbara Education Foundation. Speaking to a packed house at the New Vic Theater, Matsuoka focused more on general trends than specific data and responded to attendee questions as well. [...]
Board of Education Honors Outgoing Board Members
Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education celebrated the dedicated public service of Kate Parker and Ismael Paredes Ulloa at the November 13, 2018 Board of Education Meeting. Ismael Paredes Ulloa joined the Board in January of 2017 and was recognized for his integrity and commitment to support students from all backgrounds, most notably [...]
High School Showcase
HIGH SCHOOL SHOWCASE Map your future! November 28, 2018 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m Earl Warren Showgrounds Event is FREE, parking is FREE This event is designed to provide prospective high school students with information about various academy, career technical education (CTE), as well as visual and performing art (VAPA) programs featured in SBUnified’s high [...]
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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