Akron Schools

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The school district will see a staggered return to the classroom that will begin with the youngest learners.

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