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University issues support for international students
Snjezana Balaz, Ph.D., left, a Youngstown State University assistant professor of physics, makes a point Wednesday during a forum on the impact of President Trump’s temporary immigration ban on YSU’s academic programs.
Oxford Press prints 2 books by YSU professor
Books explore Buddhism and address the intersection of religion and violence
Pence breaks tie as Senate confirms DeVos for Education post
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed school choice advocate Betsy DeVos as Education secretary by the narrowest of margins, with Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie in a historic vote.
Improvements continue for Youngstown School District
Youngstown City School District’s transportation department was recognized for its first of many steps toward success.
YSU students try to make ends meet
Students scrambled to make ends meet with limited resources during a two-hour poverty simulation.
Canfield 3rd-graders get taste of running their own business
Hot chocolate was their product of choice.
Poland students learn about cyberbullying, digital etiquette
The presentation covered a variety of topics, including sexting, cyberbullying, avoiding online predators and online harassment.
9-year-old shares passion for reading by donating
United Way Director of Education and Initiatives Kathy Mock reads to Justin Pearce, 5, a preschooler at Taft Elementary School in Youngstown during Literacy Night Thursday.
Youngstown schools to develop black history curriculum
Black history should be taught year-round, the district CEO says. The new curriculum will enhance the education offered to all students by including a critical piece of the American experience that’s too-often given short shrift in classrooms across the country, he said.
Meeting seeks ways to improve Poland schools
Second Poland schools planning meeting open to public, narrows issues for district improvement
East High offers Intro to Engineering & Design
Mariquise Easterly and Odyessie Butler-Reed work together to build a crane out of cardboard, paperclips, tape, string and straws. The activity was part of Thad Jemison’s Introduction to Engineering and Design class, which was introduced at East High School this year.
YSU chants, “No to DeVos!”
The cold last day of the month did not stop the heat coming from the McKay Auditorium in Beeghly Hall as more than 150 attendees chanted, “No to DeVos”
Cardinal Mooney class picks cotton, some parents offended
Diocese of Youngstown’s Asst. Superintendent Randy Rair said the point of the exercise was to have every student see how cotton seeds are extracted
Beloved Poland educator retiring after 30 years
McKinley Elementary Principal Ed Kempers is retiring after a 30-year career with Poland schools. Friends and colleagues say Kempers distinguished himself by earning the trust of students and creating a safe feeling in the schools where he worked.