Local Educator Page

Lookout for Teachers

This teacher-forward initiative gives every middle and high school educator full access to Lookout Local’s trusted local journalism, plus a robust weekly stream of curriculum-aligned, classroom-ready tools—quizzes, guides, lesson plans, and media literacy activities. Donors cover the cost—$160 per teacher per year—recognizing the vital role educators play in developing informed, civically engaged students.

In every community, teachers do the hard work of educating our kids and imparting life skills. Their jobs are often challenging, and that’s more true today than in the past. Let’s reward teachers with the gift of local connection – and see them pay it forward every day with their students.

Are you a Santa Cruz County high school or middle school teacher and want a FREE membership to Lookout Santa Cruz? If you use Lookout in your classroom, you and your students qualify for free Lookout memberships. This gives you access to all our content, local perks and invitations to local special events. Click this link to sign up now. Questions? Email jamie@lookoutlocal.com.

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High School Educator Resources

Lookout’s Educator resources was originally created for high school teachers to easily use local current events in their classrooms with the intention of students feeling more informed about and connected to their town and community. We will be adding middle school content next school year, in the Fall.

Reach out to me, Jamie Garfield, jamie@lookoutlocal.com with any questions!

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Educator Update: Weekly Newsletter

A weekly newsletter designed for local educators. In this email alert, we handpick several stories that we think will resonate with you and your students – especially those that may spur discussion, while also highlighting different resources, lesson plans and workshops. 

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