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Free Funds for College

Dear community member, Saving for college makes a difference for more than our bank accounts. In fact, research shows that children with a college savings ...
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Belonging

Dear community member, Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! Students are now back in class across each of Santa Cruz County’s 10 school districts, as ...
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The School Year Ahead

Dear community member,  It’s hard to believe, but the new school year is around the corner! Educators across our community are hard at work preparing ...
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15 Years of Stuff the Bus

Dear community member, I hope you and your family are enjoying a wonderful summer and staying cool during this historic heat wave. This month, the ...
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Area 5 Trustee Appointed

Dear community member, I am pleased to share that the Santa Cruz County Board of Education yesterday appointed Rachel Williams (pictured) to serve as Area ...
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Congratulations, Class of 2024!

Dear community member, It has been my distinct privilege to speak at commencement ceremonies this week as we celebrate the Class of 2024. Graduations are ...
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Recognize a Teacher

Dear community member, One of the highlights of the role of County Superintendent of Schools is getting to recognize the exemplary educators who work across ...
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Children’s Memorial Day

Dear community member, Today is Children’s Memorial Day, an observance that calls for the Children’s Memorial Flag to flown statewide in memory of lives lost due ...
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Earth Day & Environmental Literacy

Dear community member, Earth Day, falling each year on April 22, provides an important opportunity for our schools to reflect on the importance of environmental education ...
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“Fentanyl High” Film Screening

Dear community member, Drug overdoses and fentanyl poisoning are now the third leading cause of pediatric deaths in the United States, according to Kristen O’Connor, ...
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Youth Nutrition & Exercise

Dear community member, In recent years the importance of health and wellness to students’ success in and out of the classroom has become increasingly clear. ...
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Enter the Student AI Contest

Dear community member, As we enter era where AI technology and education inevitably intersect, it is support students to learn to understand and leverage these ...