Newsom Signs Bill to Prevent Sex Abuse in Schools
The law requires a database intended to stop teachers facing credible accusations of abuse from quitting and getting rehired at another school, potentially abusing more children.
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Newsom Signs First-in-Nation Law to Ban Ultra-Processed Food in School Lunches
California health officials will now decide which ingredients, additives, dyes, and other forms of processing don’t belong in school meals and K-12 cafeterias.
Santa Barbara Unified Test Scores Rise to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The district’s literacy and math scores are above both the county and state averages.
Santa Barbara Unified School District Launches New Safety & Reporting Hub
SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara Unified School District is proud to announce the creation of its new Safety & Reporting
Dos Pueblos Mock Trial Repeats as Empire Philadelphia Constitutional Classic Champions
After five rounds of objections, arguments, and examinations, Dos Pueblos High School’s Mock Trial team defended its title at the Empire Mock
Santa Barbara Unified Kicks Off School Year at Arlington Theatre
Friday’s two-hour event marked the official start of the 2025-26 school year for SBUSD employees ahead of students’ return on Wednesday.
Santa Barbara Reading Coalition Gains Fiscal Sponsorship, Announces Literacy Event Series
Coalition leaders say the financial support from the Santa Barbara Foundation will strengthen their push for improved literacy in local public schools.
Santa Barbara High School Band Marches in Fiesta for First Time in Years
Despite no sponsorship from the official SBHS band, student musicians volunteer time to play with pride.
Santa Barbara School Supply Drive Returns for Sixth Year
The grassroots organization is looking to raise $5,000 and is also recruiting student volunteers ahead of backpack and school supply giveaway at Ortega Park.
California Sues over Federal Policy Shift Barring Undocumented Families from Head Start, Other Programs
The Head Start program provides hundreds of low-income families across Santa Barbara County with free preschool, meals, and basic health services.
