‘Tis the Season Listings 2025
Santa Barbara’s annual guide to holiday happenings.
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Local Heroes 2025
The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’s 40th annual celebration of community heroes.
Santa Barbara Middle School Cracks the Code
Outdoor education is an essential component of their whole-child approach.
AHA! Is for the Whole Family
Inclusive adult programs offer mindfulness, support circles, and free therapy to help parents and caregivers thrive alongside their kids.
When Students Lead, Change Follows
Backed by the Santa Barbara Education Foundation, students created a zine amplifying queer voices — and learned lessons in leadership along the way.
The Invisible Backbone
Santa Barbara County Education Office operates behind the scenes with 500 staff and a $150M budget, impacting 70,000 students.
Learning in the Morning, Surfing in the Afternoon
How Alpha School Santa Barbara’s two-hour learning model challenges traditional education.
A Middle Ground on AI in the Classroom
Providence School opts for guided use and human-first learning in a tech-driven age.
The Power of Autonomy
Anacapa School shows that when teens lead in the classroom, more engagement follows.
Peace in Practice at Montessori
How Montessori education nurtures emotional intelligence and global citizenship.
