Addressing the Federal Funding Freeze and Its Impact on Students
Dear Santa Cruz County families, I write to you today with a deep sense of urgency and concern regarding an unprecedented and—by all appearances—unlawful action ...
Stuff the Bus Campaign Gears Up to Support Students in Need
With thousands of local students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (Santa Cruz COE) and United Way of Santa ...
High School Robotics Team Repeats with Third Place at World Championship
For the second year in a row, a robotics team of Santa Cruz County high school students earned third place at the prestigious MATE ROV ...
Project ASCEND: Santa Cruz COE and Partners Launch Countywide Diversion Initiative
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education and partners are proud to announce the launch of Project ASCEND (Achieving Success through Community, Education, and Nurturing ...
Summertime
ed.PATH June Newsletter! As we transition into summer, it’s the perfect time to pause, recharge, and realign with our purpose as educators. The June edition ...
Honoring Our 2025 Retirees
As we end another school year, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible individuals who are retiring from the Santa Cruz County ...
From Dream to Degree: Maritza’s Inspiring Journey
When Maritza joined the Sueños program, she did so with a clear vision: to lay the groundwork for a brighter future. Determined to build a ...
Explore Summer Enrichment Opportunities
Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to get explore and engage with the outdoors — or discover new worlds altogether in the pages ...
Congratulations, Graduates!
Dear community member, Graduation season is upon us, a joyous time that reflects the heart of our mission in public education. This week, I’ve had ...
Celebrating Connection and Gratitude: A CALS Team Moment
Recently, our CALS team took a meaningful pause from the daily hustle to come together and celebrate one another during a special department lunch. This ...
Mental Health Awareness Month: Knowledge, Resources & Inspiration
With multiple challenges affecting our families and communities, this Mental Health Awareness Month is a timely opportunity to empower ourselves with knowledge, resources, and inspiration to take ...
CALS Hosts WASC Accreditation Visit
Last week, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation team spent three inspiring days with our CALS Career Technical Education (CTE) and Career ...