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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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.”

  • 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 […]

  • March 18, 2019
    14 Things to Know About the Essential Experiences Initiative

    Your frequently asked questions, answered.

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