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Youngstown elementary school earns an “A” in reading

Paul C. Bunn Elementary School is one of only three Valley schools to earn an “A” in K-3 Literacy


East High students target bullying

A group of East High School students wants to end bullying, and they need help from other students to do it.


Ex-Broadway star drums up inspiration at Williamson school

Percussionist and motivational speaker Elec Simon leads Williamson Elementary students as they drum on 5-gallon buckets. The musical exercise was part of Friday’s Black History Month program.


Bunn students resolve peer conflicts

Paul C. Bunn Elementary School started a peer mediation team this school year


Choffin students serve up coffee, cookies and a smile

Choffin hospitality services students open Cookies & Cream Cafe today


Applications being accepted for YSU Summer Honors Institute

YSU hosts summer program for gifted high school students


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Physics professor recognized

Mount Union professor’s research earns national recognition


YSU slates Women in STEM Careers Workshop for March 5

The workshop exposed young women in sixth through 12th grades to science and engineering careers


Good Chemistry | Experiments at Oh Wow! delight children and adults

If you have been dismayed by the cold and blustery conditions of the past few days and yearn for spring, a little time experimenting with and understanding more about dry ice might make this winter’s most-frigid weather seem downright balmy.


Struthers school officials discuss protocol for identifying child abuse

Officials praised the cooperation and communication in the case.


Let the Youngstown school distress panel meet, state urges

The state is asking the appeals court judges to let the Youngstown schools academic distress commission meet.


Father Popovich’s words and presence inspired students

The priest spoke at Ash Wednesday Mass at Ursuline High School.


Sandy Hook Promise program aims to end social isolation

Poland Middle School eighth-grader Dante Parente paints a “love rock.” The decorated stones are meant to convey love, joy and happiness.


Youngstown school board member questions legality, ethics of president's, son's votes

The city school board president didn’t take her colleague’s comments kindly