19 Great Things That Happened in Akron in 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, we at GAR Foundation are pausing to reflect on what we have learned and accomplished in partnership with you this year. It has been an eventful one for us, marked by the launch of several new initiatives: Essential Experiences, STARS, and Elevate Greater Akron.
Essential Experiences connects Akron entrepreneurs with third-graders at Akron Public Schools
Earlier this year, GAR Foundation announced the launch of a new $1.2 million investment called Essential Experiences to provide every Akron Public Schools student in PreK through 5th grade with meaningful learning experiences outside of the classroom. We partnered with ArtSparks, Akron Art Museum, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Akron Zoo, Hale Farm & Village, […]
Fossils to Fur: Meet the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
This post is part of a series. Click here to read our Meet the Provider series. GAR Foundation recently announced the launch of a new $1.2 million investment called Essential Experiences to provide every Akron Public Schools student in Pre-K through 5th grade with a meaningful learning experience outside of the classroom. Students visit six local cultural and historical organizations […]
The Market & Me: Meet Hale Farm & Village
Through Essential Experiences. Nearly 1,600 third-grade students in Akron Public Schools will learn about entrepreneurship through the “Roots of Entrepreneurship” experience at Hale Farm & Village.
Learning for the real world: How the Academy pathways prepare students for life after high school
Michael Douglas from the Akron Beacon Journal writes about the College and Career Academies of Akron.
Animal Encounters: Meet the Akron Zoo
Through Essential Experiences, nearly 1,600 first grade students will participate in a two-part experience with the Akron Zoo called “Animal Encounters.”
Dance, music, joy: Meet ArtSparks
GAR Foundation recently announced the launch of a new $1.2 million investment called Essential Experiences to provide every Akron Public Schools student in PreK through 5th grade with a meaningful learning experience outside of the classroom. Students will visit six local cultural and historical organizations to participate in educational programming directly connected to classroom learning. […]
14 Things to Know About the Essential Experiences Initiative
Your frequently asked questions, answered.
A new $1.2 million investment from GAR Foundation will connect local history and culture to classroom learning
Akron, Ohio — Feb. 28. 19— GAR Foundation announced today the launch of a new $1.2 million investment called Essential Experiences to provide every Akron Public Schools student in PreK through 5th grade with a meaningful learning experience outside of the classroom. Students will visit six local cultural and historical organizations to participate in educational […]
Akron high schools begin college and career academies model
Students at Akron Public Schools North High School are learning authentic, real-world skills that will prepare them for college or career as early as 9th grade. GAR is proud to support this new model of teaching and learning at Akron Public Schools. Read more in this article by Monica Thomas for the Akron Beacon Journal. Click here […]