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YSU Tennis Partners with the United Way
The male tennis team from Youngstown State University taught students from Youngstown Community School how to play tennis at the Boardman Tennis Center on March 23, 2018. The Penguins partnered with the United Way of …
Youngstown Schools Academic Distress Commission Quits Story Preview
Vindicator reporter Amanda Tonoli previews a story she is working on about the resignations of Jennifer Roller and Brian Benyo from the Youngstown City Schools Academic Distress Commission. Be sure to pick up a copy of Saturday's edition of The Vindicator to read the whole story.
Krish Mohip Exclusive Story Preview
Vindicator reporter Amanda Tonoli previews a story she is working on about an exclusive sit-down interview she had with Youngstown City Schools CEO Krish Mohip this afternoon. Be sure to pick up a copy of Tuesday's edition of The Vindicator to read the entire story.
East High event aims to spread awareness, stop bullying
Students gather around a table to decorate shirts with anti-bullying statements during an event at East High School Thursday afternoon.
Dads, daughters boogie down at Youngstown's all schools dance
Corey Jolliff takes a photo with his daughter, Jaylaysha Jolliff, 14, both of Youngstown, during Youngstown School District’s father-daughter dance at East High School Friday night.
New schools CEO meets with teachers, students, community
Incoming Youngstown schools CEO Justin Jennings talks with East High School sophomore Hezekiah Walker during a meet-and-greet Wednesday at the school. An estimated 300 attended to meet Jennings, who will take over Aug. 1.
Board OKs placing levy renewal on Nov. ballot
Youngstown school board President Brenda Kimble was one of four members who voted to place a levy renewal on the November ballot. Other yes votes came from Vice President Michael Murphy, Tina Cvetkovich and Ronald Shadd, Kimble’s son. Voting no were Jackie Adair and Dario Hunter. Board member Corrine Sanderson was absent.
Community role models greet Youngstown students on first day
Art Ward of Youngstown, a 2005 Chaney graduate, left, shakes hands with student Na’im Ward at Chaney on the first day of school Tuesday. For the third consecutive year, members of Community Men United gave a warm welcome back to Youngstown students at both Chaney and East high schools Tuesday .
State defends school takeover law in Ohio Supreme Court case
Lawmakers didn’t violate the Ohio Constitution or a procedural rule when they passed a law that shifted control of poor-performing school districts, the state argued in a new filing at the Ohio Supreme Court, which is considering a case challenging the law.
ODE, Youngstown schools work out details of Mohip salary reimbursement
An ODE representative said the district was to have signed a memorandum of understanding for Mohip’s salary reimbursement.
Bipartisan bill aims to repeal portions of HB 70
State Rep. Joe Miller, a Democrat from Amherst, announced Friday he will soon introduce bipartisan legislation with Rep. Don Jones, a Republican from Freeport, to repeal portions of House Bill 70, the 2015 bill also known as the Youngstown plan that brought on state takeovers of local schools in Youngstown, Lorain and throughout the state.
School leaders, NAACP discuss positive changes in city district
More than 40 faculty and parents were in attendance during the Wednesday night jointly hosted NAACP Youngstown City Schools Academic Achievement Conference.
Wilson Elementary’s Special Persons’ Lunch
Austintown schools student Reagan Nevels, 13, signed copies of her self-motivational book “Vision Collision” during the Special Persons’ Lunch on Friday at Wilson Elementary in Youngstown.