Ohio's Academic Distress Commission (ADC) unanimously approved the Youngstown City School District's plan to guide its academic and curricular work for the next decade, officials said Wednesday.

The plan YOUprint 2030 is a strategic plan that focuses on improving the district's academic position today while keeping an eye on the next 10 years said Justin Jennings Youngstown City School District CEO.

The plan is built from a more in-depth outline from curriculum guides, the ONE PLAN (District/School Improvement Plans) and the Ohio Department of Education Learning Standards. 

"For far too long, the children of Youngstown have started their academic careers behind the starting line – our goal is to coordinate our existing district resources to ensure they are prepared to be responsible citizens of the 21st century," Jennings said.

He also added. "This plan represents a watershed moment in the way we will educate Youngstown's scholars now and in the future."

According to the plan, the district must follow evidence-based educational practices cultivate partnerships with parents and the community to ensure that scholars meet and surpass state educational standards.

The YOUprint 2030 can be found HERE.