Akron Public Schools

Superintendent Michael Robinson was accused of creating a hostile work environment and bullying staff, allegations which were backed up by an investigation. The board voted 4-3 at its Monday meeting to accept his resignation.

It's been two weeks since the board voted to place Akron Public Schools Superintendent Michael Robinson on paid leave. An investigation found credible reports of Robinson bullying staff and creating a toxic work environment.

The report details allegations of intimidation, bullying and retaliation against Akron Superintendent Michael Robinson.

The Akron Board of Education voted Tuesday to place Superintendent Michael Robinson on paid administrative leave after an investigation found allegations of bullying, intimidation and retaliating against employees to be credible.

The board of ed voted to repeal two diversity, equity and inclusion policies ensuring support for students of color. The board said it faced losing $85 million in federal funding if it didn't act.

Akron Pubic Schools Superintendent Michael Robinson has been accused of misconduct, prompting an investigation that was launched in December 2024.

Akron Superintendent Michael Robinson has been accused of creating a hostile work environment for employees. Some board members are raising concerns about the independence of the investigation being conducted by an outside legal firm.

The move will still need to be approved by Akron Public Schools' Board of Education. It's the latest step the district is taking to cut expenses despite a levy passing last year and a larger wave of cuts last spring.

The defense from community members comes as the U.S. Department of Education has threatened to pull federal funding from schools if they continue to support diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

The move by the district follows a "Dear Colleague" letter from the U.S. Department of Education calling on institutions to halt DEI policies or risk losing federal funding.