/news/tags/akron-public-schools Akron Public Schools en-US Copyright Tue, 24 Jun 2025 01:47:35 GMT /education/2025-06-23/akron-schools-moves-forward-with-kenmore-school-project-cost-reductions Akron Public Schools said delays will mean the new school will be complete by August 2028, although the final cost is unclear. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 01:47:35 GMT /education/2025-06-23/akron-schools-moves-forward-with-kenmore-school-project-cost-reductions Conor Morris /education/2025-05-27/akron-board-of-ed-approves-contract-for-mary-outley-as-new-superintendent Outley will guide the district through potentially tumultuous times, after two short-lived previous superintendents and an uncertain financial future. Wed, 28 May 2025 02:24:58 GMT /education/2025-05-27/akron-board-of-ed-approves-contract-for-mary-outley-as-new-superintendent Conor Morris /education/2025-05-19/will-akron-go-back-on-promised-new-school-in-kenmore-neighborhood The move to reconsider a single new building to house the Miller South and Pfeiffer schools comes as the district faces budget challenges. Mon, 19 May 2025 23:47:10 GMT /education/2025-05-19/will-akron-go-back-on-promised-new-school-in-kenmore-neighborhood Conor Morris /education/2025-05-05/akron-school-board-votes-to-hire-superintendent-again-without-a-contract-or-search The move to hire longtime employee Mary Outley comes one week after the board voted on a resignation agreement with its previous superintendent and, immediately afterwards, to choose Outley as his replacement. Mon, 05 May 2025 23:59:33 GMT /education/2025-05-05/akron-school-board-votes-to-hire-superintendent-again-without-a-contract-or-search Conor Morris /education/2025-04-28/akron-school-board-votes-to-accept-resignation-of-akron-superintendent Superintendent Michael Robinson was accused of creating a hostile work environment and bullying staff, allegations which were backed up by an investigation. The board voted 4-3 at its Monday meeting to accept his resignation. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:26:55 GMT /education/2025-04-28/akron-school-board-votes-to-accept-resignation-of-akron-superintendent Conor Morris /education/2025-04-28/akron-board-of-education-could-decide-fate-of-embattled-superintendent It's been two weeks since the board voted to place Akron Public Schools Superintendent Michael Robinson on paid leave. An investigation found credible reports of Robinson bullying staff and creating a toxic work environment. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:05:00 GMT /education/2025-04-28/akron-board-of-education-could-decide-fate-of-embattled-superintendent Conor Morris /education/2025-04-16/toxic-demeaning-and-hostile-inside-the-investigation-of-akron-superintendent-robinson The report details allegations of intimidation, bullying and retaliation against Akron Superintendent Michael Robinson. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:46:30 GMT /education/2025-04-16/toxic-demeaning-and-hostile-inside-the-investigation-of-akron-superintendent-robinson Conor Morris /education/2025-04-15/akron-school-board-votes-to-place-superintendent-on-leave-after-misconduct-investigation The Akron Board of Education voted Tuesday to place Superintendent Michael Robinson on paid administrative leave after an investigation found allegations of bullying, intimidation and retaliating against employees to be credible. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:55:02 GMT /education/2025-04-15/akron-school-board-votes-to-place-superintendent-on-leave-after-misconduct-investigation Conor Morris /education/2025-04-15/akron-public-schools-repeals-dei-policies-after-trump-administration-threats-to-pull-funding The board of ed voted to repeal two diversity, equity and inclusion policies ensuring support for students of color. The board said it faced losing $85 million in federal funding if it didn't act. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:51:11 GMT /education/2025-04-15/akron-public-schools-repeals-dei-policies-after-trump-administration-threats-to-pull-funding Conor Morris /education/2025-04-15/akron-board-of-ed-to-review-findings-in-investigation-of-superintendent-tuesday Akron Pubic Schools Superintendent Michael Robinson has been accused of misconduct, prompting an investigation that was launched in December 2024. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:42:17 GMT /education/2025-04-15/akron-board-of-ed-to-review-findings-in-investigation-of-superintendent-tuesday Conor Morris