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2019 Ventura County Science Fair Winners Announced

3/25/2019 3:56:00 PM

The winners of the 2019 Ventura County Science Fair were announced at an awards ceremony this evening at the VCOE Conference and Educational Services Center in Camarillo. At tonight’s ceremony, awards were presented in 14 scientific categories including microbiology, engineering and chemistry. In addition, local companies and organizatio...

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Trinity Pacific Wins 2019 Ventura County Mock Trial

3/4/2019 7:39:00 PM

Trinity Pacific Christian School in Thousand Oaks is the winner of the 2019 Ventura County Mock Trial for the second year in a row. The Mock Trial results were announced this evening at an awards ceremony at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Here is how the top eight teams placed:1. Trinity Pacific – Silver Team2, St. Bonaventure3. Santa Sus...

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VCOE Remembers Dr. James Cowan

3/4/2019 2:52:00 PM

Dr. James Cowan, who served as Ventura County Superintendent of Schools for 24 years and left an indelible mark on Ventura County education, has passed away at the age of 87. “Jim was a true champion for all students and education in general,” said Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Stan Mantooth. “During his tenure, he buil...

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Four Remaining Teams to Face Off in Mock Trial Finals Feb. 28

2/28/2019 10:13:00 AM

Four local high school teams emerged victorious from Wednesday night’s semifinals of the 2019 Ventura County Mock Trial competition. The final four teams that will face off in tonight’s last round are:• Saint Bonaventure• Trinity Pacific (Silver)• Oaks Christian (Gold)• Santa Susana (Locke)Saint Bonaventure and Trini...

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Ventura County Mock Trial Semifinalists Announced

2/27/2019 1:47:00 PM

The eight high school teams that will advance to the semifinals of the 2019 Ventura County Mock Trial were announced today by the Ventura County Office of Education. The semifinalists received the eight highest scores of the 30 teams participating in this year's Mock Trial. Listed in order of their scores, the final eight teams are:1. Saint Bon...

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Media Literacy: Helping Students Make Sense of the Digital World

2/26/2019 11:22:00 AM

Kids today are shockingly ill-equipped to evaluate the information that comes rushing at them on their phones, tablets and computer screens. They may have grown up with the internet, but they lack the skills they need to tell legitimate news from advertising or propaganda. In this edition of Focus on Education, we show you how these skills, known a...

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2019 Ventura County Mock Trial Begins Feb. 25

2/25/2019 9:48:00 AM

More than two dozen local high schools will field 30 teams in the Ventura County Mock Trial competition, which begins Monday in Ventura. Courtroom drama comes to life as students take on the major roles of a criminal case, including attorneys, witnesses and even bailiffs. The students will present their cases before actual local judges who voluntee...

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Calabasas High School Wins 2019 Ventura County Academic Decathlon

2/4/2019 1:12:00 PM

The Ventura County Office of Education is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2019 Ventura County Academic Decathlon is Calabasas High School. Coming in second place is La Reina High School, followed by Westlake High School, which came in third. Calabasas High School is also the winner of the “Super Quiz” portion of the competiti...

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Education Priorities for Ventura County in 2019

1/14/2019 1:37:00 PM

By Stan Mantooth, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Last November, just after Thanksgiving, there was a remarkable gathering in Camarillo. Some 400 members of our community – representing business, education, government and nonprofit organizations – came together for the first-ever Ventura County Education Summit. The...

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Free Programs Available for Students with Disabilities

1/10/2019 2:01:00 PM

Parents who suspect their child has a disability are advised to contact their local school district or the Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). Federal and state laws require public schools to provide free and appropriate education for children with special needs. Children and youth from birth through 21 years of age ...

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