Akron City Schools

In laying out his proposed budget this month, Gov. Mike DeWine specifically said that the state legislature should do the heavy lifting when it comes to…

Learning isn’t easy for students or parents during a pandemic, with classrooms closed and lessons delivered remotely. It’s not easy for teachers, either. In front of a computer screen instead of a classroom, they work to keep their often distracted students engaged, but not overwhelmed. They miss the interaction in-person schooling affords – the chance to help with emotional issues or simply to give and receive a reassuring hug. And many teachers are parents themselves, teaching their students while also supervising their own children’s learning. It’s a lot.

Updated: 7:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 The Akron Public School Board voted 4-3 Monday evening to let all fall sports go forward, effective immediately, reversing a decision made last week. The board also voted to allow the marching band to play this fall. The special meeting was scheduled after the district faced growing outcry from the public that took the form of protests, petitions, emails and phone calls.

Akron Public Schools Superintendent David James is a finalist to take over Columbus City Schools, the largest public school district in the state.At his…