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From the Desk of Superintendent Salcido
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Just in time for the season of giving thanks, SBCEO was thrilled to shower our appreciation on eight of Santa Barbara County's most exceptional educators at our 11th annual A Salute to Teachers gala. Read the November edition of our newsletter for more details and other recent happenings.
Non-Profit Programs of SBCEO
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Connecting families to resources, from health screenings to social services
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Supporting TK-12 arts education in Santa Barbara County schools
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