C&I Newsletter – May 2026
Read the latest edition of the Santa Cruz COE’s C&I newsletter, sharing content area updates and offerings from Santa Cruz and beyond. OPEN IN NEW WINDOW
Mental Health
Dear community member, Mental health challenges can affect students in many ways, from attendance, academic achievement, and behavior to a student’s sense of connection and belonging. At ...
Students represent local innovation on the global stage at Regeneron ISEF
Four Santa Cruz County students brought their curiosity, research, and problem-solving skills to one of the world’s premier student science competitions this month, representing our ...
Fashion Teens 2026
Fashion Teens is more than just fashion. It’s about vision, and about what happens when young people are given the space to imagine, experiment, and ...
Celebrating Milestones & Building What Comes Next
ed.PATH May Newsletter! This month’s ed.PATH newsletter highlights new opportunities and statewide efforts focused on strengthening California’s educator workforce. Featured updates include the launch of ...
Santa Cruz COE Announces 2026 Educator of the Year Award Recipients
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education (Santa Cruz COE) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Santa Cruz County Educator of the ...
Appreciation for Teachers
Dear community member, Almost all of us had a teacher who encouraged us, challenged us, and helped us feel seen. I still remember how much ...
High School Robotics Team Wins Regional Competition, Advances to World Championship
The Hephaestus Robotics Team, a group of high school students in the Santa Cruz COE X Academy Robotics Clubs, earned first place in the Ranger ...
Energy and Possibility
Dear community member, Last night, we gathered to celebrate Santa Cruz County’s school community. We heard from so many inspiring voices, including adult learners earning ...
An Educator Housing Milestone
Dear community member, A milestone was reached this week as Santa Cruz City Schools (SCCS) broke ground on 313 Swift St, the first educator workforce ...
Pacific Collegiate School wins 2026 Mock Trial
The team from Pacific Collegiate School, pictured with Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Jerry Vinluan, won the 2026 Santa Cruz County Mock Trial. (Santa ...
HERstory Celebration Highlights Women of Santa Cruz County
In commemoration of Women’s History Month and the women whose leadership and service strengthen Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (Santa ...