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Santa Maria District, Local Leaders Talk Future of Schools
A virtual event last week hosted the superintendent, the local chamber president and others to discuss how schooling has changed, lessons from the past year and the need to invest in internships and summer programs.
May 25, 2021 •
Shutterstock (TNS) Local education and chamber officials joined forces for a State of Education event last week to discuss how the pandemic altered the entire educational landscape, what lies ahead for schools and ways local businesses can get involved.
The virtual event Wednesday featured reflections from county Superintendent of Schools Susan Salcido and Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Glenn Morris. The discussion revolved around how teachers, parents and students have adapted since March 2020 and a new partnership between the chamber and education office.
Housing and Development Newsletter
The following Santa Barbara organizations each met the above-mentioned criteria for the three areas of need and were awarded grants:
Unity Shoppe: For more than 100 years, Unity Shoppe has been building a sustainable support system for all those in the community who face unforeseen crises by providing free and essential services including nutritious food, school clothing, senior care and volunteerism programs, and job training for youth and adults.
Computers for Families: Founded in 1996, the Computers for Families program was created in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Education Office to provide computers and internet access to local students lacking these important educational tools at home.