Working in technology, I am continuously reminding my team that while engineering skills are the cost of admission, collaboration and communication skills are what will drive their careers forward. It is in this area that Santa Barbara Charter School really stands out: the focus on social and communication skills at SBCS is giving its alumni skills that will open doors for them in the information age, where collaboration and communication are central. My children have been well served by their years at SBCS. Please visit and learn more about a school that is delivering on its mission to teach key skills like writing and math, and more than that, to deliver the soft skills that are absolutely foundational to success in the 21st century.