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All of us who work on teams have surely faced the existential workplace question: Are you an introvert or an extrovert? We’ve taken the Myers-Briggs test.

Thank you for another great Educator Conference! Click here to see the speaker lineup from 2017.

GAR Foundation is honored to present David James, Superintendent of Akron Public Schools with the 2017 Glass Half Full Award.

What are the skills and personal qualities that characterize the successful development professional you want to be?

A recent interview with Grantmakers for Effective Organizations highlights how GAR Foundation is narrowing its focus to have a deeper impact in the community, including inspiring ideas for improvem

Showing up is just the start, but we need to start somewhere. Sometimes we have to start, or restart with a clearer vision in mind.

Much has changed in our community over the last few years.  We have witnessed leadership change in City Hall and in several key anchor institutions.

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.

When asked, many CEOs will tell you that attracting, training and retaining great talent is the biggest challenge they face in growing their business.

Back in March, we shared the news that GAR Foundation will be narrowing its focus with the goal of deepening our community outcomes.