The Ventura County Office of Education is pleased to announce that Audrey Kao, a student at Westlake High School, submitted the winning artwork that will represent the 2015 Ventura County Science Fair.Audrey’s artwork (pictured below) features a pair of young students under the word ‘IMAGINE,’ the 2015 Ventura County Science Fair theme, spelled out using various scientific images. Audrey’s drawing will be featured in posters, fliers and packets publicizing the event.The 61st annual Ventura C...

VCOE’s helping hands lift educators and students countywide. Find out how in this Special Edition of Focus on Education.

In this issue, you will learn about students who are scholars and athletes, gifted in science and the arts, privileged and beating the odds.

This issue of Focus on Education is all about you—the businesses, organizations and individuals that make up our community and without whom our schools could not be successful.

This issue of Focus on Education is a testament to the power and positive impact parents—and extended family—have on a child’s education.

Celebrate the accomplishments of our students as you read through this issue of Focus on Education.

This issue of Focus on Education was produced with the upcoming election in mind. In the interest of public information, we offer a look at which ballot measures will affect public education.

Meet twin brothers who emigrated from Mexico and are now headed to college and other outstanding graduates in this edition of Focus on Education.