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Poland students encouraged to DAWG: do, act, wonder, grow
Students rotated between 12 stations dedicated to activities and topics such as physical activity, nutrition, sports safety and more. They also had the chance to meet Erin Gabriel, a Poland graduate and star athlete who went on to play softball at the University of Tennessee.
Choffin seniors showcase their styling skills
Instructors say their passion for cosmetology comes from their doll days
Youngstown program accelerates student growth
Demiere Williams, 7, works on the i-Ready program during an after-school session in the cafeteria at Williamson Elementary School. Youngstown City Schools’ Afterschool Program helped kids make about a year’s growth in reading and about three-quarters of a year’s growth in math in about five months, school officials say.
LGBTQ over time
‘It’s important to realize the LGBTQ community has had voices both historically and valuably since the nineteenth century,’ said YSU assistant professor Megan List
Teacher terminated, accused of dragging preschool student down hallway
Alta Head Start terminated a preschool teacher after the teacher reportedly dragged a preschool student down the hallway at Programs of Promise at Wilson on Monday.
Poland, Hubbard school levies OK’d
Staff report youngstown School levies across Mahoning County were winners in Tuesday’s primary
Austintown schools showcase robotics programs
Robots were whizzing around the Fitch High School cafeteria Tuesday night during the Austintown robotics program’s open house.
11th annual book festival promotes reading in children
Several organizations worked together to “Plant the Seed to Read” in children.
Gene Luen Yang perfect fit for YSU English Fest
Graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang was a perfect fit for the 2017 Youngstown State University English Festival’s James A. Houck Lecturer, said Tiffany Anderson, Africana Studies director.
Project MORE helps Taft Elementary kids build their reading skills
Project MORE gives Taft Elementary students extra opportunities to better their reading and comprehension skills
Students to sow seeds on Saturday
CEO Krish Mohip says school gardens are innovative teaching tools.
Teacher of year: I'm nothing without the team
Dena Esmail, a third-grade teacher at Williamson Elementary School, holds a trophy after being named winner of the Youngstown Teacher of the Year Award. Esmail has been working in the Youngstown School District full-time for three years.
Mohip's team finds $125K in annual savings for Youngstown schools
Youngstown City Schools’ chief financial officer is pushing the district toward more efficient spending.
Youngstown school board member: District has no Nohra and no plan
‘It is emblematic, the lack of direction in this new regime ...’ Hunter said