Santa Barbara Education Foundation

We're excited to announce that Chelsea Pacino Duffy has joined the Santa Barbara Education Foundation Board of Directors! Chelsea is the Executive Director of Partners in Education and brings experience in nonprofit leadership and a deep commitment to supporting students and families in Santa Barbara County. As a public school parent and community advocate, Chelsea is eager to contribute her expertise and passion for education to our efforts. We can't wait to see the impact she'll make! 🙌 🎉

Welcome to the team, Chelsea!

We had a wonderful gathering with our SB Unified music teachers yesterday to kick off the new school year! We provided them with donated instruments and $23,500 to support their classrooms this school year. Here’s to a year full of music, creativity, and inspiration for our students! 🎵 🎶 ❤️

Yesterday, our SBEF staff met at the beautiful Ojai Retreat & Inn to plan and strategize our focus for the next six months. We’re excited to continue our work to support equitable opportunities and quality education for all SB Unified students. Stay tuned for what’s ahead!

There is only one day left to donate! Tomorrow is the last day of Deckers Brands' Art of Kindness instrument collection for our Keep the Beat program. Drop off your gently used instruments at Deckers' headquarters, 6649 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA. Let’s make a lasting impact on SB Unified students by putting instruments in their hands! 🎶

Welcome back SB Unified teachers, students, and families! As we kick off a new school year, SBEF is excited to continue our mission of supporting the incredible work happening in our classrooms. From academic programs to arts and music education, we’re here to help ensure every student has the resources they need to thrive.

Wishing everyone a fantastic year of learning and growth! 📚✨

Help us Keep the Beat! Deckers Brands' Art of Kindness is hosting an instrument collection from August 19 to 23 to support our Keep the Beat program. Drop off your gently used instruments at Deckers' headquarters, 6649 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA. Let's make a difference together and bring the gift of music to SB Unified students! 🎶 🎶

Join us in celebrating the success of PEAC and Mission Scholars as they transition to becoming their own nonprofit organizations. While we celebrate this success, SBEF’s work is far from over. There are still countless students who need support, guidance, and resources to pursue their educational dreams. Help us continue our mission to create equitable opportunities for all students with a gift today at https://bit.ly/3yKsat8.

Together, we can make a difference! 💙 🙌

We're thrilled to have Roxane Maiko Byrne, PhD join SBEF's Board of Directors. She brings over 25 years of experience in teaching, counseling, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. As the Director of Student Equity and Engagement Programs at SBCC, she is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that aligns with our mission.

Welcome to the team, Dr. Byrne! Together, we're making a difference in Santa Barbara's public education!

PEAC and Mission Scholars are now independent organizations, ready to amplify their impact even further! These programs have been incubated under SBEF, and their transition highlights the effectiveness of our fiscal sponsorship model. Please help us continue our mission to create equitable opportunities for all students. 🎉

Today, we gathered for a luncheon with our amazing program directors to discuss the upcoming school year and the essential programs we provide to SB Unified students! Exciting times ahead as we continue to support and inspire our students. ✨

Help Raise the Bar for Public Education by sponsoring the State of Our Schools and making a lasting impact on students in Santa Barbara! By sponsoring, you and your company can show your commitment to public education and help keep this vital community event free to attend. 🏫✨

Interested in making a difference? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3LJaJfJ

Come out and enjoy some tunes while helping to support arts and music education in our community. The band Dark Current is hosting a fundraising event for the Santa Barbara Education Foundation this Saturday from 6 to 8 PM at Draughtsmen Aleworks. We hope to see you there! 🎸🎶 ✨🎵

Thank you to the Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation! We are so grateful for your support of our Nick Rail Summer Band Camp and Summer String Camp scholarships and Keep the Beat, which allows us to purchase trumpets for SB Unified schools. Your contributions make a significant impact on our young musicians! 🎺🎻 🎶

Attention Artists! The Call for Artists for Pianos on State is closing soon! Join us in October to transform pianos into interactive pieces of art for a unique musical and artistic experience. Don't miss your chance to be part of this creative community event! Apply by this Friday, July 19th, at www.pianosonstate.com/apply. 🎨 🎹

We're excited to announce the growth of PEAC and Mission Scholars as they transition to independent nonprofit organizations! This milestone highlights the Santa Barbara Education Foundation's commitment to fostering impactful community programs. Read more about this significant achievement and the inspiring missions of PEAC and Mission Scholars. 🎉

Read more here: bit.ly/3Y3zYAq

Santa Barbara Education Foundation Celebrates Growth of PEAC and Mission Scholars Programs By The Santa Barbara Education Foundation

We're thrilled to celebrate the success of our summer music camps, inspiring and educating Santa Barbara's young musicians with record enrollment this year! Huge thanks to our dedicated music teachers for making this possible and to all our young musicians for their passion and hard work! Let's continue to make music and memories! 🎉🎵

Read all about it here: https://sbefoundation.org/summer-music-camps-hit-the-high-notes

Summer Music Camps Hit the High Notes - Santa Barbara Education Foundation The Santa Barbara Education Foundation celebrates the ongoing success of its annual summer music camps, which continue to inspire and educate local young

Happy 4th of July! Our office will be closed today in observance of the holiday. We hope you have a wonderful and safe celebration with family and friends. 🇺🇸✨

The Nick Rail Band Camp will showcase our campers' hard work today at 6 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Junior High School quad. Please join us for an evening of fantastic music and celebration! 🎷🎶🎺

This year, we're thrilled to welcome Karl Hunter, the talented saxophonist from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, as a special guest teacher at the Nick Rail Summer Band Camp! Thank you for coming by to teach and inspire! 🎷🎶🎵

Join us tomorrow for a day of music! The String Camp will hold its concert on Friday, June 28, at 11:30 a.m. at La Colina High School, followed by the Drumline Camp concert at 3:30 p.m. Come support our talented young musicians and enjoy some fantastic performances! 🎻🥁 🎶

Last call for sign-ups for Sound Waves Music and Movement Camp! Led by talented Monroe Elementary School music teacher Liz Caruso and joined this year by Sarah Slezak-Gatehouse from Washington Elementary School. 🎶

The deadline to sign up is July 2nd! Scholarships are still available. Don't miss out!

Learn more at https://bit.ly/45Jx3Pd

Our Drumline Camp is in full swing! Check out these amazing photos of our talented students in action. We're so excited to see their progress and can't wait for the final performance! 🥁 🎶

The Call for Artists is now open for Pianos on State! Join this unique musical and artistic experience in October by transforming pianos into interactive pieces of art. Don't miss your chance to be part of this creative community event! 🎹🎨

Apply by July 19th at www.pianosonstate.com/apply.

Our Nick Rail Summer Band Camp and String Camp are off to a great start! It's wonderful to see so many talented young musicians in action. Here's to a summer filled with music and learning! 🎷🎶🎻

Happy Juneteenth! Today we celebrate freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey towards equality. In observance of Juneteenth, our office is closed.