The Carlsbad Educational Foundation announced that its annual Gala to Benefit Students, held May 17, at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, raised $300,000 to support programs throughout the Carlsbad Unified School District.

Nearly 500 attendees gathered for an evening focused on education and community impact.

One of the evening’s focal points was the premiere of Scroll or Swim, a short documentary exploring the effects of digital addiction on students. The film highlights how hands-on learning, including STEAM education and outdoor experiences, is helping students re-engage with the world around them, through projects such as building moon landers and participating in marine life tagging.

The event included an outdoor reception, dinner, and live and silent auctions, followed by a performance

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