/news/tags/akron-schools Akron Schools en-US Copyright Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:26:02 GMT /education/2023-07-27/lebron-james-i-promise-school-faces-tough-questions-about-student-performance The inaugural class of third graders at the LeBron James-supported I Promise School in Akron will soon start eighth grade, and for each of the last three school years, none have scored “proficient” in Ohio’s math proficiency test. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:26:02 GMT /education/2023-07-27/lebron-james-i-promise-school-faces-tough-questions-about-student-performance Conor Morris /education/2023-07-10/akron-public-schools-opts-for-new-school-in-kenmore-replacement-for-north-high-will-have-to-wait The Akron Board of Education voted Monday night to build a new school in Kenmore; the district has only closed schools in the neighborhood for the last two decades. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 01:46:46 GMT /education/2023-07-10/akron-public-schools-opts-for-new-school-in-kenmore-replacement-for-north-high-will-have-to-wait Conor Morris /education/2023-06-26/akron-schools-will-lock-up-more-student-cell-phones Akron Public Schools will be expanding a program to lock away students’ cellphones during the school day in an effort to curb student misbehavior. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 02:32:49 GMT /education/2023-06-26/akron-schools-will-lock-up-more-student-cell-phones Conor Morris /education/2023-01-10/akron-teachers-union-board-approve-contract-ending-months-long-negotiations The Akron’s teachers’ union and the Akron Board of Education have officially approved a three-year contract for teachers after months of negotiations and turmoil at the school district. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:09:23 GMT /education/2023-01-10/akron-teachers-union-board-approve-contract-ending-months-long-negotiations Conor Morris /education/2022-12-30/akron-board-of-education-prepares-for-potential-teachers-strike The Akron Board of Education approved several resolutions after a lengthy executive session Thursday, including to grant the Superintendent the authority to: hire a "crisis response firm"; seek out additional substitute teachers; and to continue school remotely if it’s deemed necessary. Fri, 30 Dec 2022 21:19:19 GMT /education/2022-12-30/akron-board-of-education-prepares-for-potential-teachers-strike Conor Morris /news/education/2022-11-28/teacher-salaries-districts-definition-of-assault-are-sticking-points-in-akron-contract-talks Akron Public Schools and its teachers union aren’t seeing eye to eye on issues like teacher pay and how the district defines student assaults, according to a copy of a fact finder’s report released by the school district recently amid ongoing negotiations. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:08:53 GMT /news/education/2022-11-28/teacher-salaries-districts-definition-of-assault-are-sticking-points-in-akron-contract-talks Conor Morris /news/2022-10-27/christine-fowler-mack-hope-in-a-post-pandemic-world-meeting-our-challenges-and-opportunities-together The pandemic exposed glaring inequities in America's education system, and school districts were forced to rethink the way they've operated over the last century. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 01:20:00 GMT /news/2022-10-27/christine-fowler-mack-hope-in-a-post-pandemic-world-meeting-our-challenges-and-opportunities-together J. Nungesser /news/2022-03-01/morning-headlines-ohio-republicans-to-propose-a-new-congressional-map-today-election-officials-concerned-for-may-3-primary Republicans are expected to unveil a new map today for congressional redistricting; Ohio election officials say they have “grave concerns” about being able to carry out a successful primary election on May 3; Akron Public Schools superintendent is going to have to try again to win over the school board when it comes to getting more administrative help; and more stories. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:58:33 GMT /news/2022-03-01/morning-headlines-ohio-republicans-to-propose-a-new-congressional-map-today-election-officials-concerned-for-may-3-primary Andrew Meyer, J. Nungesser /news/2021-12-08/morning-headlines-fire-destroys-thousands-of-toys-for-needy-kids-summit-county-sewer-rates-are-going-up A fire in Tuscarawas County has destroyed some 8,000 toys collected and purchased for needy children; Some Summit County residents will see their utility bills rise for the first time in a decade; COVID-19 cases spiked on Tuesday to nearly 7,900 new infections; and more stories. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:39:47 GMT /news/2021-12-08/morning-headlines-fire-destroys-thousands-of-toys-for-needy-kids-summit-county-sewer-rates-are-going-up Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-12-06/morning-headlines-covid-cases-and-hospitalizations-continue-to-climb-akron-struggles-with-school-bus-driver-shortage The state’s three-week COVID-19 case average is at around 6,000, the highest it's been since October; Akron is the latest district to announce bussing delays due to a driver shortage; Ohio wrapped up its latest COVID-19 vaccine lottery, awarding five $100,000 college scholarships; and more stories. Mon, 06 Dec 2021 13:38:25 GMT /news/2021-12-06/morning-headlines-covid-cases-and-hospitalizations-continue-to-climb-akron-struggles-with-school-bus-driver-shortage Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser