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The Akron’s teachers’ union and the Akron Board of Education have officially approved a three-year contract for teachers after months of negotiations and turmoil at the school district.
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The Akron Board of Education approved several resolutions after a lengthy executive session Thursday, including to grant the Superintendent the authority to: hire a "crisis response firm"; seek out additional substitute teachers; and to continue school remotely if it’s deemed necessary.
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Akron Public Schools and its teachers union aren’t seeing eye to eye on issues like teacher pay and how the district defines student assaults, according to a copy of a fact finder’s report released by the school district recently amid ongoing negotiations.
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The pandemic exposed glaring inequities in America's education system, and school districts were forced to rethink the way they've operated over the last century.
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Republicans are expected to unveil a new map today for congressional redistricting; Ohio election officials say they have “grave concerns” about being able to carry out a successful primary election on May 3; Akron Public Schools superintendent is going to have to try again to win over the school board when it comes to getting more administrative help; and more stories.
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A fire in Tuscarawas County has destroyed some 8,000 toys collected and purchased for needy children; Some Summit County residents will see their utility bills rise for the first time in a decade; COVID-19 cases spiked on Tuesday to nearly 7,900 new infections; and more stories.
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The state’s three-week COVID-19 case average is at around 6,000, the highest it's been since October; Akron is the latest district to announce bussing delays due to a driver shortage; Ohio wrapped up its latest COVID-19 vaccine lottery, awarding five $100,000 college scholarships; and more stories.
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Gov. Mike DeWine says he can’t predict when remaining health orders might be lifted; Gov. Mike DeWine has scheduled primary and special elections needed to fill a vacant congressional seat in Northeast Ohio; the top two spots at Akron Public Schools are now open; and more stories.
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The school district will see a staggered return to the classroom that will begin with the youngest learners.
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Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, August 19:Elections chief: postage makes 'every mail box a drop box'DeWine allows high school sports to…