I think out of respect for what the families are going through, the vindicator couldve picked a more sensitive photo. I hope that this serves as a reminder to kids that no matter where you are, who you are with, or what has gone on, a parent would much rather get a phone call in the middle of the night saying, "Hey i need a ride," Than a phone call from police. RIP to those lost.
I like some aspects of the plan. Offering more choices at the middle school level will help those children, such as mine, who are currently excelling. I would never have sent my kids to Wilson, or P. Ross, but the idea of a "Pre-early college" sounds great. This will give the children who are doing well, the opportunity to get a head start in preparing to enter the excellent YEC program. My kids currently attend Taft, i take them there myself from near Hubbard. I love Taft, the teachers, the building, and principal. Ive had no issues with their education. My children still score "Above average" " Excelled" on all the Ohio tests. This school like any other, is what you make of it. Parents HAVE to make the choice to be involved in their childrens education, in their childrens lives, period. If you provide a stable home, discipline, morals and love, then they will succeed in all things, including school. The problem with Ytown schools, is not the buildings, or the staff, its the parents, or lack their of. I will continue to support Taft, and all the wonderful things they do there, they are a bright spot in the district. I will also look forward to exploring new options for my children as they edge toward middle school. Please do not give up on ALL of the kids, so many of them are trying so hard, despite or in spite of what can be harrowing life experiences. Before you rant and judge, come and see for yourself the good things that are happening in Youngstown schools!
Love them. I still remember seeing them, for FREE mind you, at the Trumbull County Fair in 2001. Everyone around us was like, "Who are these guys?" "Are they any good"...I knew even then they were GREAT!
My daughter Sara is also in Mrs. McEwans class and was very excited about writing to a hero. Taft does a lot of amazing things, and its great to see them get some POSITIVE recognition in the Youngstown School district!!!!
If someone kept my child from me for 3 or 4 years, i would be at the courts everyday, if there was a legal custody agreement in place, she had no legal right to withhold the boy from his father. I dont understand this aspect of the story at all.
This is a great idea! My children attend Taft, and both my daughter and son score very high on all testing, and have become bored with the pace of their classes. I do not want to move them up a grade, as the school has suggested, because i know that YCSD is behind compared to other districts, and when i do leave the district they too will then be behind. However, if this program were in place, my children could be further challenged and progress, instead of being held back by the current curriculum. Springfield had this years ago, until it had to be stopped because of parents complaining that it was discrimanation.
A quick buck now, but irrevocable damage later. Ive been to the towns in PA that fracking has pillaged. If you saw what one of these sites looks like, and what the area is left like, you would be screaming for them to stay away. I feel so badly for the area, these people really have NO IDEA what theyve opened themselves up to...
Hey Valley, this will be your future! Ive seen what they do to the land and towns they invade...go take a looksie into PA, have a gander at that destruction and tell me how wonderful it will be for our area...
Car crash that killed 6 probed
I think out of respect for what the families are going through, the vindicator couldve picked a more sensitive photo. I hope that this serves as a reminder to kids that no matter where you are, who you are with, or what has gone on, a parent would much rather get a phone call in the middle of the night saying, "Hey i need a ride," Than a phone call from police. RIP to those lost.
March 11, 2013 at 7:52 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Restructuring plan unveiled
I like some aspects of the plan. Offering more choices at the middle school level will help those children, such as mine, who are currently excelling. I would never have sent my kids to Wilson, or P. Ross, but the idea of a "Pre-early college" sounds great. This will give the children who are doing well, the opportunity to get a head start in preparing to enter the excellent YEC program. My kids currently attend Taft, i take them there myself from near Hubbard. I love Taft, the teachers, the building, and principal. Ive had no issues with their education. My children still score "Above average" " Excelled" on all the Ohio tests. This school like any other, is what you make of it. Parents HAVE to make the choice to be involved in their childrens education, in their childrens lives, period. If you provide a stable home, discipline, morals and love, then they will succeed in all things, including school. The problem with Ytown schools, is not the buildings, or the staff, its the parents, or lack their of. I will continue to support Taft, and all the wonderful things they do there, they are a bright spot in the district. I will also look forward to exploring new options for my children as they edge toward middle school. Please do not give up on ALL of the kids, so many of them are trying so hard, despite or in spite of what can be harrowing life experiences. Before you rant and judge, come and see for yourself the good things that are happening in Youngstown schools!
March 7, 2013 at 9:49 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Cowboy hats, boots greet Rascal Flatts at Covelli
Love them. I still remember seeing them, for FREE mind you, at the Trumbull County Fair in 2001. Everyone around us was like, "Who are these guys?" "Are they any good"...I knew even then they were GREAT!
February 23, 2013 at 8:25 a.m. permalink suggest removal
PTSD vets get special valentines from Youngstown kids
My daughter Sara is also in Mrs. McEwans class and was very excited about writing to a hero. Taft does a lot of amazing things, and its great to see them get some POSITIVE recognition in the Youngstown School district!!!!
February 14, 2013 at 10:55 a.m. permalink suggest removal
What happened to Teddy?
If someone kept my child from me for 3 or 4 years, i would be at the courts everyday, if there was a legal custody agreement in place, she had no legal right to withhold the boy from his father. I dont understand this aspect of the story at all.
January 31, 2013 at 9:31 a.m. permalink suggest removal
BP’s natural-gas efforts fuel Valley reps’ optimism
Tim Ryan looks like hes been hanging out under the bridges!
January 26, 2013 at 9:50 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Free swim lessons for women
they should offer these to children!
January 24, 2013 at 6:53 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Accelerated academic program way to encourage Youngstown students to stay.
This is a great idea! My children attend Taft, and both my daughter and son score very high on all testing, and have become bored with the pace of their classes. I do not want to move them up a grade, as the school has suggested, because i know that YCSD is behind compared to other districts, and when i do leave the district they too will then be behind. However, if this program were in place, my children could be further challenged and progress, instead of being held back by the current curriculum. Springfield had this years ago, until it had to be stopped because of parents complaining that it was discrimanation.
January 20, 2013 at 8:24 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Pipeline Coming
A quick buck now, but irrevocable damage later. Ive been to the towns in PA that fracking has pillaged. If you saw what one of these sites looks like, and what the area is left like, you would be screaming for them to stay away. I feel so badly for the area, these people really have NO IDEA what theyve opened themselves up to...
January 13, 2013 at 5:51 p.m. permalink suggest removal
“Promised Land” meets opposition from oil and gas groups
Hey Valley, this will be your future! Ive seen what they do to the land and towns they invade...go take a looksie into PA, have a gander at that destruction and tell me how wonderful it will be for our area...
January 8, 2013 at 9:18 a.m. permalink suggest removal