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The scholarships are open to Ohio residents, with preference given to qualified applicants from Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties.

Evan Barreto and John Budrevich won first and second place by writing science fiction pieces.

“During the pandemic of 2020, I was trying to help a friend whose son was struggling with an online bio class. My friend said, ‘We have the textbook, a workbook and the answer key — what we need is someone to break down the why,’” Boardman High School teacher Heather Moran said.

Citing CEO Justin Jennings, Youngstown City Schools Superintendent Joseph Meranto said, "... We will not return until we feel it’s really safe for our staff and students."

Madison Local Schools permitted the arming of its employees after a 2016 shooting in which two students were shot and wounded by a 14-year-old boy.

“We’re committed to the success of all students in our school,” Joanie Jones, Struthers Elementary School assistant principal, said. “PBIS has enabled us to create a strong foundation of positive behaviors in our schools, enabling teachers to teach more effectively.”

Lamar Salter graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from YSU in 2011. During that time, he worked for The Jambar as a reporter, features editor and managing editor.

“Offering a safe place where students can go to process their emotions and feelings is very important, especially in today’s day and age,” Meridian Healthcare CEO Larry Moliterno said.

The program encourages parents to participate in one of four Parent YOU pathways being offered at the beginning of February through May to gain knowledge from distinguished speakers and educational leaders.

“Students can see the whole process, a step at a time — definitely taking the old chalkboard method and making it more user friendly as we try to reach all of our students,” Michael Gerthung, math department chair, said.