“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, ...
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. ...
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 ...
Celebrating Our School Community
Dear community member, Last night we were thrilled to host the COE’s Celebration of Our School Community at our Sequoia Schools campus in Watsonville. Student ...
Recognizing Black History Month
Dear community member, As we enter February, the Santa Cruz COE and schools across Santa Cruz County are proud to recognize Black History Month — a ...
Human Trafficking Prevention
Dear community member, Human trafficking impacts many thousands of victims each year across the U.S., and we know youth are especially vulnerable. According to statistics ...
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 ...