Some local high schools again nationally ranked
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
      Several local high schools have been recognized as the best in the country, according to the latest ranking by U.S. News and World Repor t. Out of nearly 19,000 public high schools analyzed by the magazine, Oak Park, Westlake, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Newbury Park and Santa Susana ...
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Colina first in 'We The People' competition
      The Colina Middle School social studies honors class, taught by Kris Olson with adviser Cathy Hinson, won the annual competition of "We The People" held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Dec. 11.
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Special education teacher has seen a lot of change
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
      When Joyce Silberberger was a teen in Montana, she worked after class in the local school district office. A special education class was held there in the room next to hers. Silberberger's observations at the time laid the foundation for her desire to work in special education.
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Students can apply for music contest
      Organizers at the Ventura Music Festival will select one high school student to play onstage with Latin jazz legend Poncho Sanchez on Feb. 16 in the Student Jazz Competition. The contest is open to all students proficient in instruments appropriate for a Latin jazz band, such as ...
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