Welcome back to what promises to be an exciting 2010-11 school year.  Enrollment and test scores are up and students are as anxious as ever to learn new things.  The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is positioned to continue its broad support of student achievement through a cadre of unique programs.  In this issue we highlight a few of those programs, from the "Write-Start, Stuff the Bus" project to making learning come alive in the redwoods through Outdoor Science School.  Children love learning especially when it is fun. And although there is still no State budget, what I find most noteworthy when I visit school campuses is the resiliency of our students and the dedication of our teachers. The limiting of resources has not dampened their spirit. When the schools and community work together all things are possible.