Akron Schools

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.

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.

Akron Public Schools will be expanding a program to lock away students’ cellphones during the school day in an effort to curb student misbehavior.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.