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March 08, 2022
Q&A with Christine Fowler Mack, Superintendent of Akron Public Schools
Recently, I had an opportunity to sit down with Akron Public Schools (APS) new superintendent Christine Fowler Mack. I was interested in learning about what inspires her. What motivated you to apply for the role of superintendent at such an unprecedented time in education?I was drawn to the Akron community. As I read the profile […]
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May 12, 2021
T3 Education Webinar Series
The third webinar in the T3 series held on October 7, 2021, explored three unique solutions for engagement and student success. Attendees learned about projects funded through previous EIG grants focused on gardening, social-emotional learning, and coding & robotics. * Social/Emotional Learning with Dr. Gus Farmakidis and Dr. Michele Jones at Jennings CLC * Gardening […]
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May 20, 2020
How we can work together to help kids recover their learning
As a community, we are responsible for helping to support our families and teaching professionals in order to advance our society. It’s not just an economic necessity, it’s a moral imperative that we practice a mind-shift now for a new future.
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November 25, 2019
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, […]
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June 04, 2019
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 […]
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June 04, 2019
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.
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June 04, 2019
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.
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April 25, 2019
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.”
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April 11, 2019
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. […]
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March 18, 2019
14 Things to Know About the Essential Experiences Initiative
Your frequently asked questions, answered.
K-16 Education