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SANTA BARBARA, Calif.– Santa Barbara Unified School District is proud to announce that Dos Pueblos High School (DPHS) has been named a recipient of the 2026 First Amendment Press Freedom Award.
DPHS is one of only 26 schools worldwide, representing 12 U.S. states and the United Kingdom, to receive this distinction for its unwavering commitment to student voice and journalistic independence.