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The work group says more funding for buses is needed, but doesn't agree on how much transportation public schools should provide for private schools.

Educators at the National Inventors Hall of Fame STEM Middle School say the work at the zoo is just one of many projects that better the community and help kids learn.

Officials say state aid has not kept up with rising costs, leading the district to put a plan in place to cut $11 million this year, with more cuts on the way in coming years.

The Changemaker Challenge is a partnership between local nonprofits and Akron Public Schools to give students a way to make an impact on their community.

Summit County education leaders said at a Tuesday night forum that Ohio needs a funding fix or more schools will find themselves in dire financial situations.

Akron Public School students, staff and community members celebrated the start of construction Thursday on a new school in the Kenmore neighborhood.

The plan to cut $11 million largely avoids layoffs, but the district says it will still need to cut deeper in the coming years.

Superintendent Mary Outley addressed school funding in Ohio, the district's budget challenges and its potential for growth.

Officials say cuts are needed as the board's president argues the state is not adequately funding public schools.

School boards in Cleveland and Akron discussed financial forecasts this week that show major cuts will be needed to avoid running out of cash in the next three years.