Santa Monica, a Lifelong Learning Community

Santa Monica will become a model Lifelong Learning Community -- a community committed to strengthening educational planning for all ages and stages of life with learning opportunities that enhance the personal, social, and professional goals of all residents.

We believe...

• The ability to be a lifelong learner is instrumental in enabling an individual to adapt and succeed in our rapidly changing society.
• No single education institution can effectively meet the learning needs of all our residents.
• Access to learning greatly enhances the quality of life for all residents and is a legitimate and appropriate concern of city government.