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Lompoc Unified’s 2026 California School Dashboard Shows Fewer Suspensions, a Graduation Rate Above the State, and Gains for English Learners

Lompoc Unified’s 2026 California School Dashboard Shows Fewer Suspensions, a Graduation Rate Above the State, and Gains for English Learners

Announcement By Lompoc Unified School District

LOMPOC, Calif. — Lompoc Unified School District’s 2026 California School Dashboard results show progress in student engagement, school climate and

San Marcos High School Breaks Ground on Building Community Wellness Project

San Marcos High School Breaks Ground on Building Community Wellness Project

Announcement By Santa Barbara Unified

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara Unified celebrated the groundbreaking Monday for the Building Community Wellness Project at San Marcos

SBCC Provides Update on Measure P Bond Extension Projects and Super El Niño Preparedness

SBCC Provides Update on Measure P Bond Extension Projects and Super El Niño Preparedness

Announcement By Santa Barbara City College

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., October 19, 2026 — Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) is providing an update regarding key developments under the

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Santa Barbara Unified Test Scores Improve, but Achievement Gap Remains

Santa Barbara Unified Test Scores Improve, but Achievement Gap Remains

Education By Callie Fausey

Santa Barbara Unified Superintendent Hilda Maldonado Retiring at End of School Year

Santa Barbara Unified Superintendent Hilda Maldonado Retiring at End of School Year

Education By Callie Fausey

Election Results Restored at Santa Barbara’s Washington Elementary

Election Results Restored at Santa Barbara’s Washington Elementary

Education By Jean Yamamura

‘Stop Ignoring Racism’: High School Students Lead Walkout, Community Sounds Off on Santa Barbara School Board over Blackface Incident

‘Stop Ignoring Racism’: High School Students Lead Walkout, Community Sounds Off on Santa Barbara School Board over Blackface Incident

Education By Callie Fausey

Santa Barbara Students and Community Members Speak out Against Recent Blackface Incident

Santa Barbara Students and Community Members Speak out Against Recent Blackface Incident

Video By Maya Johnson, Ian Chung, Ingrid Bostrom

UC Santa Barbara’s El Centro Celebrates Recent Renovation, Looks to Future

UC Santa Barbara’s El Centro Celebrates Recent Renovation, Looks to Future

Education By Ryan P. Cruz

Washington Elementary Principal Returns from Administrative Leave After Admitting to Her Role in Rigging Student Election

Washington Elementary Principal Returns from Administrative Leave After Admitting to Her Role in Rigging Student Election

Education By Jean Yamamura

Santa Barbara Unified Cuts Projected Budget Shortfall by $15 Million

Santa Barbara Unified Cuts Projected Budget Shortfall by $15 Million

Announcement By Santa Barbara Unified School District

UC Santa Barbara Introduces Minor in Environmental Humanities

UC Santa Barbara Introduces Minor in Environmental Humanities

Education By Seren Snow, UCSB's 'The Current'

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