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Meet the 2023 Ventura County Teacher of the Year

5/19/2023 3:05:00 PM

Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, is pleased to announce that Debbie Dogancay from Newbury Park High School (NPHS) in the Conejo Valley Unified School District is the 2023 Ventura County Teacher of the Year. Dogancay found out about the honor today when a group of local education officials made a surprise visit to ...

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Fentanyl Awareness Video for Teens and Parents

5/9/2023 9:22:00 AM

A powerful new video about the dangers of fentanyl is now available for Ventura County teens and parents. The video, Real Talk: Fake Pills, 100% Danger, was produce by the Ventura County Opioid Abuse Suppression Taskforce (COAST) and lunched on National Fentanyl Awareness Day. It features real stories about lives that have been devastated...

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Fighting Fentanyl Use Among Students

3/30/2023 10:02:00 AM

Fentanyl is now responsible for more overdose deaths in Ventura County than any other drug. That’s according to a new report from the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office which found that fentanyl claimed 181 lives in Ventura County last year – a sobering new record. Most of those who died were between 30 and 50 years old. But the victims al...

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2023 Ventura County Science Fair Winners Announced

3/27/2023 4:36:00 PM

The winners of the 68th annual Ventura County Science Fair were announced at an awards ceremony this evening at the Ventura County Office of Education in Camarillo. Awards were presented in 13 scientific categories including microbiology, engineering and chemistry. The winning entries were chosen by 120 local science, engineering and educ...

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2023 Ventura County Mock Trial Winners Announced

2/10/2023 6:11:00 PM

Trinity Pacific Christian School is the winner of both the high school and middle school divisions of the 2023 Ventura County Mock Trial competition. Twenty-one high schools from throughout Ventura County participated in Mock Trial this year. Here’s how the eight highest-scoring high school teams ranked: Trinity Pacific Christian School...

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Westlake, Thousand Oaks, and Channel Islands High Schools Take Top Spots in 2023 Ventura County Academic Decathlon

2/4/2023 12:11:00 PM

The Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Ventura County Academic Decathlon, which was held in person over the past few weeks. The winners were revealed at a ceremony today at Oxnard High School. The three teams with the highest overall scores this year are: 1st Place: Westlake High School 2nd Plac...

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Ventura County Academic Competitions Seek Volunteers

1/13/2023 2:38:00 PM

Ventura County’s popular academic competitions are returning in person this year, but we need the support of community volunteers to present these events for local students. The Ventura County Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial, and Science Fair will be taking place over the next several weeks. On average, more than 400 volunteer judges and score...

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Students Create the Future at Hackathon by the Sea

1/10/2023 3:07:00 PM

More than 100 students from 40 different high schools throughout Ventura County stayed up all night as they competed in the annual Hackathon by the Sea last weekend in Camarillo. Participants spent an entire night creating apps and websites with the assistance of volunteer mentors. Presented by the Ventura County Office of Education and the H...

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Focus on Education - December 2022

12/6/2022 2:15:00 PM

Education Report Released • Unprecedented Coordination on School Safety • Overnight Computer Coding Event for Students • VCOE Equity Conference to be Held In Person • Seeking Volunteers for Student Competitions

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2022-2023 Ventura County Education Report to the Community

12/1/2022 9:13:00 AM

The Ventura County Office of Education is pleased to present the 2022-2023 Ventura County Education Report to the Community. This publication is full of articles about the many opportunities and services schools are providing to students as we emerge from the pandemic. Inside, you’ll find information and stories about the following topics and...

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