Kraig Pakulski / Tuesday, February 24, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Santa Maria Valley Chamber to Hold ‘2026 State of Education’ on Tuesday Image courtesy of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Maria Valley Chamber, along with the Santa Barbara County Education Office, will hold the region's annual "State of Education" event at Allan Hancock College on Tuesday afternoon. Scheduled to take place from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the yearly gathering will bring educators from around Northern Santa Barbara County to discuss a number of academic-related topics, issues and updates. The program will feature remarks from Hancock College Superintendent/President Kevin Walthers, as well as a moderated panel that includes superintendents from all of the schools districts in Santa Maria Valley. During the panel discussions, school leaders will explore student success, workforce readiness, technology, mental health, and cross-sector collaboration efforts across the Santa Maria Valley. The Latest Breaking News, Weather Alerts, Sports and More Anytime On Our Mobile Apps. Keep Up With the Latest Articles by Signing Up for the News Channel 3-12 Newsletter. The post Santa Maria Valley Chamber to Hold ‘2026 State of Education’ on Tuesday appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article A Sojourn Along the Sisquoc River Next Article Suspended Los Angeles Lawyer Sentenced for Receiving $2.1 Million Bribe Payment from Oil Company Print 24 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Local NewsNewsTop StoriesCaliforniaCentral CoastCommunityEducationSanta Maria - Lompoc - North CountySANTA MARIASanta Maria Valley Chamberhancock collegeState of Education Please login or register to post comments.