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Essential Experiences
Blog Systemic Solutions K-16 Education Essential Experiences
  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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 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. […]

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

    Your frequently asked questions, answered.

  • February 28, 2019
    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 […]

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