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Suicide Prevention

Dear community member, September is Suicide Prevention Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about a preventable public health issue that so deeply affects our ...
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United Against Hate

Dear community member, Next week is United Against Hate Week (UAHW), a call for seven days of action against acts of hatred and implicit bias of all ...
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Child Food Insecurity

Dear community member, Child food insecurity is on the rise nationwide for the second consecutive year, and we know the need in our community is ...
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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 ...