New book calls for changes in public education
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
      The public education system needs to change, not only for the health and well-being of children but also for the future of America, according to Patricia Kokinos, a former Oak Park assistant principal. To help raise awareness of the issue, Kokinos has just published her first novel, "...
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Agoura High drives on to National Auto Tech Competition
      Agoura High School finished first in the High School Auto Tech Competitions at Cerritos College Sat., Feb. 10. The team will represent Los Angeles at the National Auto Tech Competition April 10 and 11 in New York City. Team members also received tool box sets.
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Ventura County schools earn grants
      Ventura County schools have received $3.28 million in After School Education and Safety grants. The funds will be used to open 29 new afterschool programs serving 2,500 elementary and middle school students.
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Sneaking a smooch
      PUCKER UP- Westlake High School competition cheerleader Sarah Hagey, a junior, gets a kiss from To Know Me, a year-old camel, while teammate Erica Albritton cheers her on during the squad's "Kiss A Camel" fundraiser at the school last week.
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Students Know Best
      When you're in the market for a new automobile, a slick TV commercial might get you excited about a great-looking fast car. Chances are you don't rush out and buy it without doing some research. You might check out reliability and safety ratings. But hearing your friend say it's the best car he...
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Student leadership conference a success
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      Student leaders from 10 local high schools enjoyed a high energy, informationpacked seminar called Pathways to Leadership at Agoura High School on Feb. 1. The allday event was presented by Mike Wood, a nationally recognized developer of student leaders.
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Kindergarten sign-ups begin
      The Oak Park Unified School District has set the following registration times for incoming kindergarten students. All schools will sign up new students on Mon., March 26. Children need not be present to register. For Red Oak Elementary School, sign-up is from 8:30 a.m. to noon for studen...
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Fifteen local students honored as National Merit Scholarship finalists
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      Nine students from Calabasas High School and six from Agoura High School have been named National Merit Scholarship finalists. Calabasas High seniors Devin Banerjee, Kristen Cyffka, Derrick Hang, Derke Ju, Abraar Karan, Hallie Kutak, Michael Liu, David Shim and Ryan Shumacher were notifie...
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