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Enrollment is open for upcoming ninth- and tenth-grade students interested in applying to the Valley STEM + ME2 Academy for the 2017-2018 school year.
The 7500 square-foot lab is housed on the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Campus. The Academy uses a rigorous curriculum, utilizing problem-based learning based on STEM principles.
“We have received such a positive response from our current STEM students,” Valley STEM Director, Mara Banfield said. “We have taken their input on how we can grow and improve and are looking forward to next school year.”
The Valley STEM + ME2 Academy’s mission is to prepare students with skills necessary to compete in the global economy while nurturing the characteristics of discovery, invention, application and entrepreneurship. This Academy provides the ideal setting for students to receive problem-based education, based on mastery of skills. The Academy has a STEM-designation from the Ohio Department of Education.
An open house will take place on Feb. 9. Call or email Mara Banfield, Director of Valley STEM + ME2, at 330-729-4000 or mara.banfield@mahoningctc.com with any questions or to schedule a tour.
All interested applicants should apply at: http://valleystem.enrolltrack.com.