From home school to college
      Thirty years ago, there were fewer than 20,000 students being home-schooled in the United States. The number is probably close to 2 million now. Some families choose homeschooling for religious reasons. Others think the mainstream educational system stifles the love of learning and believe...
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SCORE! hosts spelling bee in Simi
      SCORE! Educational Centers will host a free spelling bee for Simi Valley area students of all ages from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 23 at 1308 Madera Road, No. 4B, Simi Valley. Students will be asked to spell grade-appropriate words in a group setting. Prizes will be given to the best ...
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Learning center earns accreditation
      Huntington Learning Centers in Woodland Hills and Westlake Village have received official accreditation status from the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation. The centers have also been awarded accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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Take a walk down '42nd Street' at RHS
      The Royal Drama Players present the musical comedy "42nd Street" at 7 p.m. in the multipurpose room, Royal High School, 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Show dates are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24. The play is based on the 1933 movie musical of the ...
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Congressional medals awarded to local students
      U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RThousand Oaks) presented Congressional Award medals to Ventura County teenagers during a ceremony at Gallegly's district office Feb. 21. Local students honored are Mona Derentz, 18, Thousand Oaks, gold medalist; Ryan Krebs, 16, Moorpark, bronze and silver med...
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