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Statement from Superintendent Morales on Cesar Chavez Allegations

3/19/2026 11:41:00 AM

The allegations that have emerged regarding Cesar Chavez are horrifying and heartbreaking. These revelations are painful for our community, and most importantly, for the survivors who have come forward. I want to begin by expressing my unwavering compassion and support for them. It takes extraordinary courage to speak out, and their voices must be ...

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Middle School Winners of the 2026 Ventura County Mock Trial

3/5/2026 6:52:00 PM

Dr. Cesar Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, is pleased to announce that Mesa Union School is the winner of the middle school division of the 2026 Ventura County Mock Trial. Mesa Union School earned the highest score in the final round of competition, held this afternoon at the Ventura County Office of Education in Camarillo. Second...

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2026 Ventura County Mock Trial Winners – High School Division

3/3/2026 5:58:00 PM

Trinity Pacific Christian School and Oak Park High School took the top two spots in the high school division of the 2026 Ventura County Mock Trial competition, which was held over two weekends at the Ventura County Government Center’s Hall of Justice. This marks the fourth year in a row that Trinity Pacific has come in first. Twent...

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Royal, Westlake, and Channel Islands High Schools Take Top Spots in 2026 Ventura County Academic Decathlon

2/9/2026 2:50:00 PM

The Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Ventura County Academic Decathlon, which was held last month. The winners were revealed at a ceremony this evening in Camarillo. The three teams with the highest overall scores this year are: 1st Place: Royal High School (Simi Valley Unified ...

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Focus on Education - January 2026

1/26/2026 4:06:00 PM

Register for the 2026 Equity Conference • Students Invited: Hackathon by the Sea • Good News in State Education Budget • Olympians Inspire Wellness Peers • Civic Tour for Students on February 4 • School Board Recognition Month • Safe Schools & Human Trafficking Summit • Strengthen Your Social Emotional Muscle • Removing Barriers for Wellnes...

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Focus on Education - December 2025

12/22/2025 10:11:00 AM

Happy Holidays from VCOE! • Tour the New VCOE Welding Facility • Civic Engagement Event for Students • Leading During Challenging Times • Kudos to Math Legend Vicki Vierra • Summer Opportunity for Teachers • Summit on Educational Inequities • 10th Annual VCOE Hackathon by the Sea • Local Migrant Ed Program is #1 in State • Migrant Student ...

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New Welding Education and Testing Facility Opens in Camarillo

12/17/2025 2:48:00 PM

The first and only welding education and testing facility in Ventura County to be accredited by the American Welding Society (AWS) is now officially open. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today at the new Welding and Testing Facility located at the Ventura County Office of Education’s Career Education Center in Camarillo. ...

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Focus on Education - November 2025

11/18/2025 1:57:00 PM

Ventura County Students Make Gains • A Chat with Dr. Trudy Tuttle Arriaga • 2026 Student Logo Contest Winners • Volunteer for Student Competitions • Visual & Performing Arts Showcase • Blue Envelope Program Comes to Town • Vaccine Forum Video Now Available • VCOE Welcomes Principals for a Day • Industry & Education Summit • Student Civic E...

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

11/13/2025 1:30:00 PM

Ventura County schools are continuing to make improvements in attendance, graduation rates, academic performance, and other measures, according to new data from the 2025 California School Dashboard released today by the California Department of Education. Highlights for Ventura County include: GRADUATION RATE: Ventura County’s graduation rate...

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Ventura County Student Logo Design Contest Winners Announced

10/28/2025 12:58:00 PM

The Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) is pleased to announce the following winners of logo design contests for the 2026 Academic Decathlon, Science Fair, Battle of the Books, Batalla de los Libros, Mock Trial, and Civic Action Project. The artwork will be prominently displayed on promotional and informational m...

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