Local students shine academically nationwide
     Alissa D. Polan of Westlake Village, a 2001 graduate of Agoura High School, was named to the Dean
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High school performers, artists, may earn awards
     The Music Center is calling on talented Southern California high school performers, artists and photographers to apply for the 15th annual Music Center Spotlight Awards.
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Kids’ grades go up with tutors
     The goal of A+ Tutors is to help students excel in their studies and improve their grades. They prepare students for standardized tests and provide tutoring for students in grades six through 12 in math, science, physics, chemistry and English.
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Oak Park student attends leadership conference
     Tyler Morris of Oak Park, a student at Oak Park High School, recently participated in the Students to Leaders (S2L) Program, educational workshops for incoming junior and senior high school students sponsored by the National Italian American Foundation.
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Hate crimes on school campuses a concern of security firm
     With violence played out nightly on newscasts from the Middle East and racial stereotyping against Muslims still simmering from the incidents of Sept.
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Expert offers ways to boost child self-esteem
     Get your children ready for school with more than new books, pencils and clothes. Silvana Clark, author of "Parent-Tested Ways to Grow Your Child
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CHS grad will serve as White House intern
     Jaime Benedon, a 1999 graduate of Calabasas High School who
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OPHS to host fundraiser for cross-country program
     Oak Park High School will host a garage sale in the school parking lot at 8 a.m. this Sat., Sept. 14 on the campus, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park.
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Science projects can be fun for all
     By Claude Mayberry, Ph.D.
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Tips offered to prepare preschoolers for success in school
     The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching surveyed more than 7,000 kindergarten teachers to learn about the school readiness of children.
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Artists, performers, educators may apply for grants
     The Alliance for the Arts welcomes applications from presenters, performers, educators, and arts exhibitors seeking financial underwriting to help support their programs being presented in either the Kavli Theatre or Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.
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Notice to schools
     No publication reaches more local residents than The Acorn Newspapers. If you want people to know about a school fundraiser or special event, please fax the information to (818) 706-8942.
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