Articles From : SBCEO
Santa Barbara County’s 2023 Classified School Employees of the Year
The Santa Barbara County Education Office announced the award winners of the 2023 Classified School Employees of the Year.
![Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union Crystal Apple Educator Awardees [L to R - BACK] Marc Tosches, Brie Cromer, Maggie Fernandez Diaz, Silvana Patterson, Justin Fraser; [Front] Rose Marie Battaglia, Shelli Hart, Claudia Echavarria, Kelly Orwig, Emily Shaeer (Photo:](https://www.edhat.com/sites/default/files/news_image/santa_barbara_teachers_federal_credit_union_crystal_apple_educator_awardees_l-r_back_row_marc_tosches_brie_cromer_maggie_fernandez_diaz_silvana_patterson_justin_fraser_l-r_front_row_rose_marie_battaglia_shelli_hart_claudia_echav.jpg "Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union Crystal Apple Educator Awardees [L to R - BACK] Marc Tosches, Brie Cromer, Maggie Fernandez Diaz, Silvana Patterson, Justin Fraser; [Front] Rose Marie Battaglia, Shelli Hart, Claudia Echavarria, Kelly Orwig, Emily Shaeer (Photo:")
Santa Barbara County Education Office’s Annual Education Celebration
Extraordinary educators from across county receive awards and grants at Santa Barbara County Education Office’s annual Education Celebration event
Three Talented Teens Triumph at SBCEO’s 2023 Poetry Slam
Ernest Righetti High School 10th-grader Samantha McDonald takes first place
2024 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year Announced
Santa Ynez High School social sciences teacher Gregory Wolf named 2024 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year
Champions Crowned in SBCEO’s Battle of the Books
193 students representing 37 schools compete in friendly competition of literary wit
Diesel Mechanics Teacher Honored with Bill Cirone Award
Eduardo Gonzales-Ramos teaches students to work on diesel trucks, tractors, and construction equipment at the Mark Richardson Career Technical Education Center & Agriculture Farm in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
Santa Barbara County 2023 Spelling Bee Champions
First and second-place winners will advance to statewide competition
Dos Pueblos High School Wins 2023 Santa Barbara County Mock Trial Competition
After the closely contested final round on Saturday, Dos Pueblos High School A Team was named the winner of the 40th annual Santa Barbara County Mock Trial competition.
Rotary Club of Santa Barbara recognizes La Colina Junior High School teacher Nicole Gee
The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara recognized Nicole Gee for her leadership as a seventh and eighth grade science teacher at La Colina Junior High School.
Five Santa Barbara County Schools Named California Distinguished Schools
State Superintendent of Public Instruction has announced that five Santa Barbara County elementary schools have been named 2023 California Distinguished Schools by the California Department of Education.
Santa Barbara County's Finest Educators Celebrated at 9th Annual Salute to Teachers Gala
Teachers shine at ninth annual “A Salute to Teachers” gala, presented by the Santa Barbara County Education and Cox Communications
County Education Office Response to Student's State Test Scores
The State has released student test scores, SBCEO states the results will serve as a new baseline after the pandemic disruptions
County Education Office Honors 6 County Teachers
SBCEO bestows top honors on six Santa Barbara County teachers who exemplify excellence in education
Nadra Ehrman Appointed to Santa Barbara County Board of Education
The Santa Barbara County Board of Education has appointed Nadra Ehrman to fill the vacant seat left by the mid-term resignation of Dr. Peter MacDougall.
County Board of Education Begins Process to Fill Empty Seat
During a special board meeting, Dr. Peter MacDougall announced his resignation from the Santa Barbara County Board of Education; process begins to fill his seat.
Grant Helps County Education Office Fill Demand for Childcare & Preschool Teachers
The Santa Barbara County Education Office has been awarded a $500,000 grant to help build the early childhood education workforce.
Student Mathletes Compete in 37th annual Math Super Bowl Competition
More than 300 of the top 4th-6th grade math students from public, charter, & private elementary schools across Santa Barbara County participated in the annual arithmetic showdown
County Superintendent of Schools Delivers State of Education Address
Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Susan Salcido delivered the State of Education address in Santa Maria on Wednesday.
Champions Crowned in County's Battle of the Books
Elementary and junior high students from all parts of Santa Barbara County competed in the Santa Barbara County Education Office’s annual Battle of the Books.
I Madonnari Street Painting Festival Returns Under New Leadership
Children’s Creative Project brings back the annual I Madonnari Street Painting Festival with New Energy