/news/tags/akron-public-schools Akron Public Schools en-US Copyright Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:22:04 GMT /education/2026-04-21/akron-tallmadge-school-leaders-say-ohio-public-education-faces-funding-crisis 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. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:22:04 GMT /education/2026-04-21/akron-tallmadge-school-leaders-say-ohio-public-education-faces-funding-crisis Conor Morris /education/2026-03-19/akron-public-schools-breaks-ground-on-new-facility-in-kenmore-neighborhood Akron Public School students, staff and community members celebrated the start of construction Thursday on a new school in the Kenmore neighborhood. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:36:19 GMT /education/2026-03-19/akron-public-schools-breaks-ground-on-new-facility-in-kenmore-neighborhood Conor Morris /education/2026-03-09/akron-schools-superintendent-proposes-new-budget-plan-avoiding-most-layoffs The plan to cut $11 million largely avoids layoffs, but the district says it will still need to cut deeper in the coming years. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:10:47 GMT /education/2026-03-09/akron-schools-superintendent-proposes-new-budget-plan-avoiding-most-layoffs Conor Morris /education/2026-03-03/akron-superintendent-says-state-must-fully-fund-public-schools-in-new-address Superintendent Mary Outley addressed school funding in Ohio, the district's budget challenges and its potential for growth. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:02:28 GMT /education/2026-03-03/akron-superintendent-says-state-must-fully-fund-public-schools-in-new-address Conor Morris /education/2026-02-24/how-and-why-akron-public-schools-plans-to-cut-11-million-from-its-budget Officials say cuts are needed as the board's president argues the state is not adequately funding public schools. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:07:46 GMT /education/2026-02-24/how-and-why-akron-public-schools-plans-to-cut-11-million-from-its-budget Conor Morris /education/2026-02-10/akron-cleveland-schools-forecast-major-budget-cuts-on-the-horizon 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. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:34:21 GMT /education/2026-02-10/akron-cleveland-schools-forecast-major-budget-cuts-on-the-horizon Conor Morris /education/2026-01-12/akron-school-board-appoints-new-president-vice-president The new leaders were appointed at the first meeting of the year, with several new board members joining after last year's election. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:07:39 GMT /education/2026-01-12/akron-school-board-appoints-new-president-vice-president Conor Morris /education/2025-12-26/new-leadership-new-members-slated-for-akron-school-board-in-2026 Voters elected three new Akron school board members and reelected another current member but ousted the board's president. Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:36:50 GMT /education/2025-12-26/new-leadership-new-members-slated-for-akron-school-board-in-2026 Conor Morris /education/2025-10-08/akron-school-board-candidates-vie-to-stand-apart-from-the-pack-at-debate The eight candidates all participated in an Akron Press Club debate Wednesday. There are four open seats on the Akron Board of Education in this year's election. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:35:01 GMT /education/2025-10-08/akron-school-board-candidates-vie-to-stand-apart-from-the-pack-at-debate Conor Morris /education/2025-10-01/teacher-aides-struggle-with-pay-challenging-behavior-in-cleveland-akron-and-nationwide Teacher aides, part of a broader group called paraprofessionals, provide one-on-one care to students and vital classroom support to students, but many must balance working two jobs and say they struggle to make ends meet. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:10:00 GMT /education/2025-10-01/teacher-aides-struggle-with-pay-challenging-behavior-in-cleveland-akron-and-nationwide Conor Morris