N.J. Akbar

Former Akron Board of Education President N.J. Akbar — who presided over tumultuous times at the district — today said he’s stepping down from his board seat to focus his attention on a new job.

The school district has officially announced its next leader come June: Christine Fowler-Mack, the first woman—and first woman of color—to have the job.

Akron Public Schools' Board of Education has narrowed its search for a new superintendent down to two candidates: Christine Fowler-Mack and Sandy Womack.

Akron Public Schools will receive 780 vaccine doses next week to administer to staff; it's a fraction of what they need to vaccinate all employees.