NEWS
SBEF Awards $203,000 in Grants to Promote Innovative Teaching
The Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) is excited to announce the distribution of 96 grants, totaling $203,000, to support innovative teaching projects across the Santa Barbara Unified School District. This year, the program received an impressive 121 applications from 21 schools, underscoring the increasing demand for resources to enhance student learning opportunities. Since 2018, SBEF’s [...]
Santa Barbara Education Foundation Welcomes James Ingledew
The Santa Barbara Education Foundation is pleased to welcome James Ingledew as our new Development Associate. A graduate of UC Santa Barbara, James brings a strong passion for education and a commitment to supporting students and teachers in our community. James discovered his dedication to education while working for an outdoor education nonprofit in Santa [...]
Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado Highlights Progress and Future Priorities at State of Our Schools
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Clanci Chiu Joins the Santa Barbara Education Foundation Board of Directors
The Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) is pleased to announce the addition of Clanci Chiu to its Board of Directors as the Santa Barbara Unified District Principal Representative. Chiu's dedication to public education is deeply rooted in her experiences as a product of local schools. She continued her studies at UC Santa Barbara, earning 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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