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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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Focus on Education - December 2024

12/4/2024 11:02:00 AM

Giving Thanks for Educational Partnerships • Student Logo Contest Winners • Volunteer for Student Competitions • New Podcast Episode: School Libraries • Equity Conference Registration Now Open • Bringing Warmth for the Holidays • Youth Mental Health Conference • VCOE Hosts Student Art Exhibition • Upcoming Events and Workshops

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Ventura County Schools Show Progress in Attendance, Graduation Rate, and Academic Performance

11/21/2024 4:22:00 PM

Ventura County Schools are making improvements in attendance, graduation rates, academic performance, and other measures according to new data from the 2024 California School Dashboard released today by the California Department of Education. Highlights for Ventura County include: GRADUATION RATE: Ventura County’s graduation rate o...

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Giving Thanks for Educational Partnerships

11/20/2024 9:52:00 AM

The first week of November isn’t one we’ll soon forget in Ventura County. On the same morning we were digesting the results of the bitterly contested national election, we woke to howling winds and hoped there would be nothing to spark a fire while the Santa Anas blew. But our worst fears were soon realized when the Mountain Fire erupted and quic...

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Ventura County Academic Competitions Seek Volunteers

11/5/2024 3:40:00 PM

Ventura County’s popular academic competitions are seeking volunteers to help present these events for local students. The Ventura County Academic Decathlon, Science Fair, Battle of the Books, and Batalla de los Libros will be taking place between January and May of 2025. Nearly 300 volunteer judges and moderators are needed to...

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Ventura County Student Logo Design Contest Winners Announced

10/30/2024 10:36:00 AM

The Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) is pleased to announce the following winners of logo design contests for the 2025 Academic Decathlon, Science Fair, Battle of the Books, and Mock Trial. Approximately 180 entries were submitted by students from throughout Ventura County. Academic Decathlon Sophia Thurman, Grade 11...

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VCOE Focus on Education - October 2024

10/9/2024 3:52:00 PM

VCOE Launches New Education Podcast • Student Cell Phone Use Survey Results • Logo Contest Deadline is Oct. 18 • Students Invited to Enter Arts Showcase • Industry & Education Summit on Oct. 25 • Spelling Bee Registration Now Open • Supporting Students’ Emotional Wellbeing • Hispanic Heritage Month • Serving Young Adults with Disabilities ...

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VCOE Focus on Education - August 2024

8/21/2024 11:20:00 AM

A Back to School Message • New School Bookmobile Hits the Road • Financial Literacy for High Schoolers • High School Voter Education Weeks • Hands-On Learning at the LMNOP Lab • Take the Survey: Student Cell Phone Use • First-Ever Ethnic Studies Conference • Preparing Students for Local Jobs • California Community Schools Initiative • Upco...

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Back to School 2024-25: Educating our Kids from Cradle to Career

8/7/2024 9:19:00 AM

Find out what's new for the 2024-25 school year from Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools.

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