COE Wraps Third Year of Paid Summer Youth Employment Program
Ten local teens from disadvantaged backgrounds recently participated in paid summer internships with the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (Santa Cruz COE) under its ...
Local Organizations Collaborate to Address Vaping Epidemic
SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA — Three local organizations are hosting an information session for parents and educators about the vaping epidemic affecting teens, and actions they ...
Surveillance testing available for all school staff
Our districts, the Santa Cruz COE, charter schools, private schools and our public health partners are all working diligently to expand the availability of staff ...
Get students vaccinated at free, convenient clinics
Upcoming student vaccine clinics offer convenient opportunities for all eligible Santa Cruz County students who have yet to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination is safe, ...
Legislation gives more options to COVID-impacted students — from independent study to grading
Two recent pieces of state legislation impact students’ options relating to independent study, retention, grading changes and graduation requirements. Under AB 130, school districts are ...
Help us Stuff The Bus for Local Students!
Every year, Santa Cruz County Office of Education and United Way of Santa Cruz team up to Stuff The Bus, gathering essential backpacks and school ...