College and Career academies

Education

Head of Akron Schools David James Delivers Final State of the Schools Address

Melissa Meyers

He announces the school district's College and Career Academies of Akron has received a $1.5 million grant that will help enhance the program.
Education

Upcoming School Year Will be the Last for Akron Superintendent David James

Abigail Bottar

Akron Public Schools Superintendent David James has announced he will retire from the position next June. James has been with the Akron Public Schools for…
Education

Akron Public Schools Teams with Kent State on Firestone Career Academy

Mark Arehart

Akron Public Schools announced it’s expanding its college and career academies through a partnership with Kent State University.Some Firestone Learning…
Education

Akron Public Schools Announces Major New Collaborations and Partnerships

The philanthropic arm of the Ford Motor Co. is designating Akron Public Schools as a ‘Next Generation Learning Community’ and will financially help with…
Education

Akron Launches Its School Reorganization Plan

Akron Public Schools is adoping a “career and college academies” reorganization of its high schools.The school-within-the school approach has reported…