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Buchtel CLC teacher faces employment hearing
Jan 23, 2013Buchtel CLC teacher Melissa Cairns has requested a hearing to plead her case regarding potential termination. An impartial referee will likely hear the...
Vision care within sight for APS students on Jan. 29-30
Jan 22, 2013The Ohio Optometric Foundation has partnered with Akron Children's Hospital and Akron Public Schools to offer free eye exams and glasses to 75 pre-screened...
APS STEM Fair set for Jan. 26
Jan 22, 2013Nearly 600 student projects will be on display at the annual Science, Technology and Math Expo Saturday, Jan. 26. That's double the number from last year...
APS hires new communications manager
Jan 15, 2013Mark Williamson, a longtime spokesman for the City of Akron and local TV anchor, has been hired as the new communications coordinator for Akron Public...
Hoops star to speak at East CLC on Jan. 17
Jan 14, 2013Chris Herren, a former NBA player, hopes to inspire students and staff at East CLC Thursday, Jan. 17, with his personal story of addiction and recovery...
Open enrollment at APS has begun
Jan 02, 2013Akron Public Schools is now accepting open enrollment applications through Feb. 1, 2013, for the 2013-14 school year. APS has unique programs not found...
UA deal will generate $13.5 million in scholarships for APS students
Dec 21, 2012Akron Public Schools graduates who meet eligibility criteria set by The University of Akron and the Akron Board of Education may now earn special scholarships...
Citywide talent show set for Dec. 19
Dec 18, 2012APS students plan to sing and dance and feature their music and art skills at a citywide talent show Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at 7 p.m. The showcase...
Boys' basketball uniforms donated to North
Dec 14, 2012The Word Church of Akron partnered with the basketball booster club at North High School to buy new uniforms for every member of the school's varsity ...
Holiday cheer heading to Leggett on Dec. 14
Dec 13, 2012A civic group that adopted Akron's Leggett Community Learning Center plans to deliver presents for every child and teacher at the school Friday, Dec. ...