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The Goleta Education Foundation (GEF) is awarding $10,000 to Goleta Union School District (GUSD) educators who are bringing creative teaching ideas into the classroom to better serve all levels and types of learners. In only the second year of the program, GEF received almost three times as many applications from GUSD teachers who are eager… Read More

The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara gave grants totaling $535,000 to seven local nonprofit agencies at its 14th annual Presentation of Grants reception.  Goleta Education Foundation received $50,000 to expand a District program to respond to disruptive classroom behavior for 3-5 year olds in the Goleta Union School District.  Click here to view the Women’s Fund press release.

With great pride, GEF congratulates Lisa Rivas, recipient of the 2017 Goleta’s Finest Volunteer of the Year award. As president of GEF, Lisa’s tireless efforts, vision, and transformational energy have guided this organization to greater success than ever. Lisa does more than lead GEF. In her service to the community, she serves on board of… Read More

The Goleta Education Foundation (GEF) would like to thank our community for making the 2017 Lemon Run our most successful ever. We had over 100 more participants than last year, with the winners taking home fantastic prizes like season passes for UCSB Men’s and Women’s Soccer games, free paddle board rentals, admission to MOXI, and… Read More