Our Schools Are United Against Hate
Dear community member, Hate has no place in society, and least of all on our school campuses. Alongside our school districts, the Santa Cruz COE rejects …
Assessing Learning Loss
Dear community member, Over the last two years, many students were impacted in the areas of social emotional wellness, behavior, and academic achievement. Addressing the …
Safety of Our Schools
Dear community member, Today I share in a deep sense of relief that our school community is safe following yesterday’s false report of a threat …
Digital Citizenship and News Literacy
Dear community member, A digital citizen is a person who develops the skills and knowledge to effectively harness the internet and other digital technologies to …
Rainbow fentanyl advisory and overdose prevention
Dear Families of Santa Cruz County, Fentanyl continues to pose a threat to our school community due to the high risk of accidental overdose. The …
2021-22 Annual Report Released
Thank you for joining us last night as we presented our 2021-22 Annual Report to the Community, offering reflections and updates from this past school …
Suicide Prevention Awareness
Suicide is among the most serious and heartbreaking issues impacting our youth. As we commemorate National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, this is an important time …
Reflecting on a School Year
Even as we are immersed in a new school year full of so much promise and potential, it is important to take time to reflect …
Need School Supplies? We Can Help
This week we are filled with gratitude. With your help, the Santa Cruz COE, United Way of Santa Cruz County, and our many partners were able to …
The Housing Problem
A new report confirms what many of our families have already experienced firsthand: The cost of living in Santa Cruz County is only continuing to …
Innovation in the Spotlight
Innovation is one of our core values here at the COE, and as County Superintendent I am incredibly proud of the vision and impact of …
Help Us Stuff the Bus
Stuff the Bus is back! We are incredibly proud to once again partner with United Way of Santa Cruz County this year to supply students …