Math Festivals: Challenging Beliefs and Ways of Engaging with Math
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education (Santa Cruz COE), in collaboration with the Mathematics Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), and ...
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 ...
ThinkBig! Event: AI & Me on Thursday, 4/11 4:30–6:00
We are thrilled to announce a gathering that promises to inspire, enlighten, and connect us all. Our upcoming ThinkBig! Event: AI & Me is set ...
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, ...
Celebrating Excellence: Rebecca Olker Nominated for CASBO’s Magnificent 7 Award
We are thrilled to share a moment of pride and celebration as we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Rebecca Olker, who has been nominated for ...
Addressing Youth Homelessness
Dear community member, We often talk about the importance of stability at home on a child’s education and wellness. The most basic component of that ...
Join the Holiday Food & Fund Drive
Dear community member, The Santa Cruz COE is proud to participate in the 2023 Holiday Food and Fund Drive hosted by Second Harvest Food Bank, which ...
Understanding Assessment Data
Dear community member, Recently, the California Department of Education released English and math assessment data from the 2022-23 school year. While there are some encouraging ...
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 ...
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 ...