Join the Holiday Food & Fund Drive
November 3, 2023
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
October 27, 2023
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
October 20, 2023
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
October 13, 2023
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
October 6, 2023
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
September 29, 2023
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
September 22, 2023
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
September 15, 2023
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
September 1, 2023
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 ...
Connect With Computer Science
August 25, 2023
Dear community member, Expanding equitable access to computer science education is a core priority for the Santa Cruz COE, part of our work to build ...
Countywide School Safety
August 11, 2023
Dear community member, We’ve been thrilled to welcome our students back to school this week here at the COE and across most Santa Cruz County ...
Help Us Stuff the Bus!
July 14, 2023
Dear community member, I hope you’ve been enjoying a fun and recharging summer! Today I am thrilled to share with you that one of our ...