California public education still on a fiscal 'roller coaster'
LVUSD Superintendent Don Zimring describes challenges at Chamber luncheon
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      California education has been on a funding rollercoaster ride for the past five years, according to Las Virgenes Unified School District Superintendent Donald Zimring. Zimring was the keynote speaker at the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Sept. 27. He presented information on th...
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Several Oaks Christian students named AP scholars
      Fifty-six students at Oaks Christian School have earned the designation of AP Scholar from the college board in recognition of their achievement on the college-level advanced placement exams. Students took AP exams in May 2007 after completing college-level courses at their high sch...
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High School Highlights
      All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to contact The Acorn by e-mail at newstip@theacorn.com. Agoura Chargers Fri., Oct.
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When students are away, teachers and staff members don't play
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      Students may have had a day off, but teachers and administrators in the Las Virgenes Unified School District participated in a full day of staff development Oct. 1. Agoura High School was transformed into a virtual convention center, with dozens of workshops and seminars conducted in cl...
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Dance team will raise funds at yard sale
      The Calabasas High School dance team will participate in the Hidden Hills yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 14 at Round Meadow Elementary School, 5151 Round Meadow Road, Hidden Hills. Proceeds will benefit the dance program.
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Homework help available at library
      Free homework help is available from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the multipurpose room at the Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento. High school students are available to help elementary and middle school students with their work and study skills.
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