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Summer school at Sumac Elementary in Agoura Hills is coming to an end today, but the lessons learned by students will help them in the coming school year. Teachers used the latest technology to help about 300 students from throughout the district brush up on basic skills in reading, writing and math. More ... The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund has extended its application deadline to Fri., Aug. 14. Applicants must be the dependent son or daughter of a U.S. More ... Cooper Rodgers was selected to participate in the University of California COSMOS program this summer, a resi dential academic experience for talented high school math and science students. COSMOS strives to challenge the minds of prospective scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. More ... YOUNG SCHOLAR—Evan O'Neal accepts an honor certificate for verbal skills from the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. CTY recognizes students nationwide. Evan lives in Oak Park and attends Hillcrest Christian School. More ... Getting a child to read can be challenging, but a recent survey found that 96 percent of U.S. and Canadian parents recognize the importance of having strong reading skills. "As U.S. literacy rates worsen, parents need to make daily reading a priority for themselves and their children. Our society cannot afford a generation that doesn't enjoy reading," said Dr. More ... •Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. announced four local students made the dean's list for the 2009 spring semester. Molly Falck, Will Hampton and Dustin Higgins of Agoura Hills and Devon Geyer of Oak park all had grade averages of at least 3.4. More ... High school seniors who want a low-stress college application process are getting a head start this summer. The first step is to make a plan. Knowing what you need to do and when you need to do it will reduce anxiety as you take control of what can sometimes feel like an overwhelming project. More ... Teaching children and teens how to stick to a budget not only can save their parents some green in the short run but can prove valuable in the long term. "It's a smart idea to teach kids responsible money management skills while they're young and their finances are simple," said Aaron Patzer, CEO of online personal finance service Mint.com. More ... |
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