Join us for SBEF’s 40th Celebration: Strong Roots Supporting Bright Futures, a milestone evening recognizing four decades of commitment to public education in Santa Barbara. The evening will include a hosted reception, a plated dinner, and a program highlighting SBEF’s legacy and future vision. Proceeds support SBEF’s mission to inspire and invest in student success.
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WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE WORKSHOP
The Santa Barbara Education Foundation is hosting Wealth of Knowledge, a free financial literacy workshop designed specifically for educators. Join us for a half-day interactive session on April 18, 2026, focused on helping you feel confident about your financial future.
IMPACT REPORT
With your help, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation continues to make a difference in student outcomes more than ever! Your support helps our teachers meet the challenges our students continue to face. Read more about what you did for Santa Barbara students in our 2024-25 Impact Report!
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Many percieve SB Unified as a high wealth district, however, it only receives 1% above the state average for funding per student.
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Santa Barbara Education Foundation funds grants once a year to support the purchase of much-needed, project-based supplies and tools, as well as to encourage the development of creative and innovative teaching in the Santa Barbara Unified School District through adopting new technologies, instructional tools, and field trips.