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2020 Ventura County Academic Decathlon Winners

2/3/2020 5:01:00 PM

The Ventura County Office of Education is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Ventura County Academic Decathlon, which was held in Oxnard over the past two Saturdays. Calabasas High School won both first and second place in the overall competition, with their A team taking the top spot and their B team coming in second. Westlake High School...

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Keeping Students Safe and Healthy in Body and Mind

1/21/2020 1:39:00 PM

Ensuring that our students are safe and our schools secure is fundamental to the job of educators. It’s as a job that’s become more challenging in recent years for a variety of reasons. School shootings have become a horrifying reality of American life. The growing popularity of vaping among teens carries serous heath risks. And student mental he...

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Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial and Science Fair Coming Soon

1/21/2020 9:17:00 AM

Thousands of middle and high school students from schools throughout Ventura County will face off in three popular academic competitions in February and March. The games begin with the Academic Decathlon, followed by Mock Trial and concluding with the Ventura County Science Fair. These events, presented by the Ventura County Office of Education, co...

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State Budget Perspectives Workshop at VCOE on Jan. 27

1/16/2020 1:37:00 PM

Get perspectives on how the new state budget will impact public education at a free workshop at the Ventura County Office of Education. The workshop is presented by Capitol Advisors and takes place Monday, January 27, 2020 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at 5100 Adolfo Rd., Camarillo, CA 93012. Click here for free registration.More from Cap...

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California Distinguished Schools Include Nine in Ventura County

12/18/2019 10:52:00 AM

Nine Ventura County elementary schools are being honored as 2020 California Distinguished Schools by the California Department of Education. Schools are awarded for their work toward closing the achievement gap and for achieving exceptional student performance. Schools that applied were eligible based on their performance and progress on the state ...

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Navy Engineers Modify Toys for Kids with Special Needs

12/12/2019 3:52:00 PM

Watching a toy come to life when it’s turned on is a delight for any child. But for kids with developmental disabilities, something as simple as pressing a button to activate a toy can be an impossible challenge. Toys designed for children with disabilities are available, but can be prohibitively expensive. That’s why Dwire School in Ox...

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Ventura County School Data Available in 2019 Dashboard

12/12/2019 11:00:00 AM

A wealth of data about the performance of Ventura County schools and districts is now available in the 2019 California School Dashboard, which was released today by the California Department of Education (CDE). In addition to reporting on test scores in math and English language arts, the Dashboard provides a more complete picture of school perform...

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Student Creativity Shines at Hackathon by the Sea

12/10/2019 11:17:00 AM

Helping immigrants assimilate, combatting heart disease and saving marine life are some of the issues addressed through new technology created by Ventura County high school students at the third annual Hackathon by the Sea. Last weekend in Camarillo, 157 students spent an entire night creating and coding apps and games with the assistance of more t...

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Tips on Talking to Kids about School Shootings

11/14/2019 12:40:00 PM

In the wake of today's shooting at Saugus High School, our thoughts are with the friends and loved ones of the victims and the entire Saugus High School community. As many students may have questions and fears about this tragic incident, we are offering the following resources to help parents and educators respond in the most appropriate way.Am...

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See the Winning Logos for Ventura County Academic Competitions

11/8/2019 10:42:00 AM

The Ventura County Office of Education is pleased to announce the winners of logo design contests for the 2020 Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial and Science Fair. Nearly 150 middle and high school students from throughout Ventura County submitted entries for the contests. The winning design for the Academic Decathlon logo came from Morgan Conway...

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