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 ...
Connect With Computer Science
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
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!
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 ...
Avoiding Summer Learning Loss
Dear community member, As we head into the summer break, I am so proud of our graduates and all that our school community has accomplished ...
Congratulations, Graduates!
Dear community member, The end of the school year is always a moment of closing one chapter, and opening a new one. This is especially ...
Understanding Our Enrollment Trend
Dear community member, This week I want to highlight an important trend in public K-12 enrollment in Santa Cruz County, the topic of my recent ...