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VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Summit students, staff sound off on problems

Summit Academy Secondary School, a charter school on Youngstown's South Side, has been found out of compliance with several state standards.

East Palestine superintendent gets 3-year pact with MCESC

Traci Hostetler replaces outgoing Ron Iarussi.

3 Trumbull school districts weighing cost-sharing

The state auditor’s office plans to conduct a feasibility study to find ways to save money for the three local districts.

Summit Academy responds to critical state report

Ohio Department of Education report found one of its local charter schools out of compliance with state laws

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Spectacles for Y'town schoolkids clear success

A cooperative effort that delivered eyeglasses to students resulted in higher attendance, a lower discipline rate and better test performance.

Summit Academy fails state compliance audit

Summit Academy Secondary School teachers were instructed to “make the information up” to meet deadlines for assessments, the report says.

State issues guidance on using crowdfunding for schools

State Auditor Dave Yost’s office issued guidance on using the online fundraising that helps teachers and schools solicit donations of money and supplies.

Family of five grows by one at Trumbull County Fair time

The Moody family of Colebrook Township, just east of Orwell, grows by one person each summer at Trumbull County Fair time.

Struthers schools look to curb negative spending by 2020

Despite the gloomy outlook, the district’s financial state isn’t as bleak as the forecast suggests.

Scholarship recipients

The list of high-school graduates who have received college or university scholarships based on information provided by school officials.

Akiva teacher leaves legacy of love for books, reading

Brian While, left, and Amanda Hugli stand near a pop-up library at Akiva Academy at the Jewish Community Center in Youngstown. The library is made up of donated books from Brian’s late wife, former academy teacher Christina While.

Campbell approves 3-year contract with school service workers union

The contract includes a 2 percent salary increase each year of the agreement.

Foreign students end yearlong sojourn in Valley

Three Mahoning County foreign exchange students will bid adieu to their American lifestyle of the last 10 months.

YSU students show youngsters importance of anthropology

The Adventure Camp in Boardman Park also featured animal skulls and stone tools.

Registration for Head Start next month

Trumbull Community Action Program is inviting families to Race to Learning from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. July 18 and 25 to register students for Head Start