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Teacher of the Year for VCOE-Operated Schools is Announced

4/3/2025 11:44:00 AM

Dallas Ipach, who has dedicated his career to teaching students who face significant social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, has been named the 2025 Teacher of the Year for schools operated by the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE). Mr. Ipach will now have the opportunity to compete for the Ventura County Teacher of the Year award, whi...

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Defending Public Education in a Time of Uncertainty

4/1/2025 9:29:00 AM

Public education is facing an unprecedented challenge. As political rhetoric intensifies, the U.S. Department of Education has come under attack, with calls for its elimination shaking the foundation of our nation’s commitment to equitable learning opportunities. Yet, despite these challenges, the focus of Ventura County educators remains unwaveri...

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2025 Ventura County Science Fair Awards

3/24/2025 3:34:00 PM

The award winners of the 70th annual Ventura County Science Fair were announced at a ceremony this evening at the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) in Camarillo. Awards were presented in a variety of scientific categories, including microbiology, engineering, and chemistry. The winning entries were chosen by 100 local science, eng...

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Ventura County Team Wins State Mock Trial Competition

3/18/2025 8:22:00 AM

The Ventura County Office of Education is pleased to announce that a Ventura County team won first place in the 2025 California Mock Trial Finals that were held over the weekend in Los Angeles. Trinity Pacific Christian School in Thousand Oaks was named the 2025 California Mock Trial Finals Champions after the competition that included sc...

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Middle School Winners of the 2025 Ventura County Mock Trial

3/8/2025 9:07:00 AM

Valley View Middle School in Simi Valley is the winner of the middle school division of the 2025 Ventura County Mock Trial competition after earning the highest score in the final round yesterday. Mesa Union School came in second place. The winners were announced at an awards ceremony yesterday at the Ventura County Office of Education in Camarillo...

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2025 Ventura County Mock Trial Winners – High School Division

3/3/2025 1:22:00 PM

Trinity Pacific Christian School and Royal High School took the top two spots in the high school division of the 2025 Ventura County Mock Trial competition, which was held over two weekends at the Ventura County Government Center’s Hall of Justice. This marks the third year in a row that Trinity Pacific has come in first. Twenty-two hig...

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Focus on Education - February 2025

2/24/2025 4:50:00 PM

Welcoming and Supporting All Students in Ventura County Schools • Register for the VCOE Equity Conference • Education Report to the Community • 2025 Academic Decathlon Winners • New Podcast Episode: Career Education • Tech Whiz Kids Shine at Hackathon • Volunteer for Student Competitions • Battle of the Books Registration Ends Soon • FAFSA ...

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2025 Ventura County Mock Trial Semifinalists Announced

2/24/2025 11:57:00 AM

The Ventura County Office of Education is pleased to announce the eight high school teams that will move on to the semifinal round of the 2025 Ventura County Mock Trial competition. Twenty-two local high schools fielded teams in the initial Mock Trial rounds held last weekend at the Hall of Justice at the Ventura County Government Center. The...

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Dr. César Morales Honored with CALSA M.A.S. Award

2/10/2025 4:32:00 PM

Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, was recognized last week by the California Association of Latino Superintendents & Administrators (CALSA) for his outstanding contributions to educational leadership. Dr. Morales received the prestigious M.A.S. Award—representing Mentorship, Advocacy, and Sponsorship&mdas...

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Westlake, Channel Islands, and Thousand Oaks High Schools Take Top Spots in 2025 Ventura County Academic Decathlon

2/7/2025 2:33:00 PM

The Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Ventura County Academic Decathlon, which was held over the past few weeks. The winners were revealed at a ceremony this evening in Camarillo. The three teams with the highest overall scores this year are: 1st Place: Westlake High School ...

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