DOWNTOWN AKRON, Ohio-During the April 22 Akron Public Schools (APS) Board of Education meeting, board members discussed the potential addition of the College & Career Academies (CCAA) program to elementary schools. Mary Outley and Marcie Ebright presented plans, outlining a focus on various outcomes including student leadership, career exploration, and family engagement.
APS received a special designation from Ford Next Generation Learning for this initiative, making it the only Pre K-12 district worldwide with this recognition. Superintendent Robinson announced that several Community Learning Centers received the Momentum Award from the Ohio Department of Education for outstanding improvement in achievement.
APS board considers academies for district’s elementary schools
