Education

A candidate forum for the Goleta and Santa Barbara school districts will be held on Monday at 7:00 p.m.

On September 28, the Santa Barbara Unified School District sold its last two increments of bonds (Series C) for both Measures I and J for a total of $53 million combined.

The Santa Barbara Unified School District has hired Tony Ramirez as its new Chief Technology Officer.

On Friday morning, the Santa Barbara Unified School District officially unveiled five new classrooms at Monroe Elementary, a project that began in Summer 2021 and was complete prior to the start of the 2022-23 school year.

SBCEO bestows top honors on six Santa Barbara County teachers who exemplify excellence in 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.

The Santa Barbara Unified School District opened its schools with a renewed — and collective — commitment to connections, unification and optimism.

Westmont college welcomes nearly 400 new students to its campus justin time for its 85th anniversary.

This week the Salvation Army of Santa Barbara handed out backpacks and school supplies to students on the Westside ahead of the new school year.

A school bus in Santa Maria crashed into a fire hydrant on Thursday morning.

The Santa Barbara Zoo has received its official license from the State of California as the very first licensed outdoor preschool in the state, providing one of the most unique educational experiences available.

Jerry Roberts reports career educator Kate Ford has decided not to run for re-election to the Santa Barbara Unified School District board of education.

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.

Parents and students should know about websites that can assist in determining which courses to take both in high school and at a local community college.

The summer is an ideal time to take advantage of the array of courses offered at the community college.

Summer is ample time to reassess where you are in the college admissions timeline as you venture closer to your senior year.

Santa Barbara Education Foundation has been well-known for the opportunities it provides Santa Barbara Unified students throughout the school year. 

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

What is the secret to successfully being admitted to a highly selective private college? College admission decisions vary greatly among the applicants even though students had similar attributes.

Speaking to community members at the Elings Park Amphitheater, Santa Barbara Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado and students addressed the community during the State of Our Schools presentation.

Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Susan Salcido delivered the State of Education address in Santa Maria on Wednesday.

Last month, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation selected Santa Barbara High School senior Larry Bermudez as a recipient of its prestigious Gates Scholarship. 

With college tuition prices escalating at an incredibly rapid rate, families are desperate to find ways to fund their children’s college education.

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.

Joanna Hendrix, a teacher for the deaf/hard of hearing serving children from Orcutt and Santa Maria, has been named the 2023 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year.

Adelaide Harrison Cook, a 3rd grader at Roosevelt Elementary, was selected as a winner in this year’s California Coastal Art & Poetry Contest for her poem, Whale Journey.

As parents are analyzing their financial aid awards before the May 1 college decision day deadline looming close ahead many are confused about their child’s financial aid awards.

The California Department of Public Health announced on Thursday that the student vaccine mandate will be delayed until at least the 2023-24 school year.

The college acceptance deadline of May 1 is rapidly approaching and Dr. Gina La Monica has some tips for high school students when choosing their next path.

Six veterans who were unable to finish high school, due to military service or internment in a relocation camp, received their high school diplomas on Thursday at a special graduation ceremony.