Students Advocating for STEM Education
On April 2, the Santa Cruz COE and X Academy had the privilege of meeting with Congressman Jimmy Panetta in his Santa Cruz office to ...
Robotics Competition is Just Around the Corner!
We are so excited that the MATE-ROV Regional Robotics Competition is almost here! Our Santa Cruz COE and X Academy Robotics teams have been preparing ...
Prom Dress and Suit Giveaway
The Santa Cruz County Probation Department and partners are hosting the 2nd annual giveaway of prom dresses and suits to all high school students. High ...
HERStory Celebration Highlights Women Past, Present, and Future
Highlighting the contributions of notable women in Santa Cruz County’s, past, present, and future, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (Santa Cruz COE), in ...
Santa Cruz High Wins 2024 Mock Trial
Santa Cruz High School won the 2024 Santa Cruz County Mock Trial following a nail-biting finals event at the Santa Cruz Courthouse on Thursday night ...
Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee Champions Crowned
SANTA CRUZ – The 2024 Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee is in the books. Aria Menon, a sixth-grader at Mountain Elementary School, was crowned champion ...
2022-23 Annual Report Released
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is pleased to present our 2022-23 Annual Report to the Community, providing an an overview of our programs, priorities, ...
The Intersection of Homelessness and Education in Santa Cruz County
Youth without a high school credential are 346% more likely to experience homelessness as adults than their peers who completed high school. Recognizing the intersectionality ...
Robotics Clubs Make a Splash in Watsonville and Santa Cruz
Our inaugural Santa Cruz County Office of Education and X Academy Robotics Clubs have kicked off with a splash.
Santa Cruz County Math Teacher Circle Under Way
The 2023-24 Santa Cruz Math Teacher Math Circle has officially begun. In a lively and collaborative session titled “Are Circles Always Round,” UCSC Associate Math ...
County Board of Education to Swear in First Student Trustee
SANTA CRUZ, CA — The Santa Cruz County Board of Education on Thursday, Oct. 19, is set to swear in Oscar Alvarez-Delgado, a 17-year-old senior ...
Educator and Family Resources in Response to Events in Israel and Gaza
Following a devastating terror attack against Israel on October 7, 2023, and amid ongoing battles between Hamas and Israel, it is important for educators and ...