Shivani Patel

A Ventura assistant superintendent explained this year’s biggest challenge is keeping kids in school and connected to their teachers.

A handful of Ventura County school districts reported damages on campuses related to a viral trend that encourages students to vandalize school property.

Also, 17 students from Oak Park High, and more from schools around Ventura County, were named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists.

Once a state mandate goes into effect for students, teachers and staff will also be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Some local school districts have created welcoming spaces with wellness specialists as on-campus instruction returns amid new types of stress.

Students from around Ventura County gathered at the Chumash Indian Museum in Thousand Oaks Saturday for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Hundreds of parents and community members around Ventura County joined statewide events to protest California’s student coronavirus vaccine mandate.

Ventura College, Oxnard College and CSU Channel Islands received nearly $5 million each to support STEM education for underrepresented students.

Artist and documentary filmmaker Arcelia Martinez hosts “Sin Vergüenza Charlas” for Latina teens as part of the project.

Ventura County Farm to School is helping districts and students connect with food at its source.