Vaping and Smoking Prevention
Dear community member, Smoking and vaping tobacco and cannabis are among the most harmful and persistent issues facing teens, impacting both physical and mental health. ...
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 ...
United Against Hate
Dear community member, Next week is United Against Hate Week, a call for seven days of action against acts of hatred and implicit bias of ...
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 ...
Our First Student Trustee
Dear community member, Yesterday the Santa Cruz County Board of Education marked a milestone moment. Oscar Alvarez-Delgado, a senior at Pajaro Valley High School, was ...
Discussing War and Violence
Dear community member, Our hearts go out to all those impacted by the devastating violence in Israel and Gaza. We know the effects of this ...
Recognition and Resources
Dear community member, I hope you are staying cool amid the heatwave impacting our region. Prolonged exposure to this kind of hot weather poses risks ...
Legislation Supporting Youth
Dear community member, In recent days Gov. Newsom signed into law a number of bills that take important strides to support our schools and protect ...
An Inclusive School Community
Dear community member, Education isn’t just about textbooks and grades – it’s about fostering understanding, compassion, and ensuring every student feels included, valued, and safe. ...
Taking Action on Hunger
Dear community member, Food insecurity affects students’ ability to learn and grow, impacting concentration, memory, mood, and so much more. We know that about 1 ...
Attendance Awareness and Resources
Dear community member, Last month I shared the sobering statistics around chronic absenteeism across California’s schools, including here in Santa Cruz County. Today is the ...