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News

Stay in-the-loop with GAR happenings by reading the latest news and blog posts below.

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Three Vital Roles Backbone Board Members Play in Complex Civic Systems

Jul 18, 2019

By: Chris Thompson, President, Civic Collaboration Consultants, LLC@civiccollab1 / [email protected]

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Why an Inclusive Arts & Culture Plan is the Perfect Next Step for Akron

Jul 11, 2019

Communities of all sizes develop plans – strategic plans, economic development plans, urban design plans – but a cultural plan? You betcha.

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Shooting for the Stars in Akron

Jun 20, 2019

By: Michael Douglas, Akron Beacon Journal, Editorial Page Editor

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Akron is Embarking on Its First Arts and Culture Plan

Jun 14, 2019

ArtsNow and Designing Local are taking a closer look at Akron’s existing arts and cultural offerings and inviting residents to share what they want

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Five Things We Learned After Working With Consultants

Jun 07, 2019

Hiring a consultant can make sense for a number of reasons. Oftentimes, consultants bring specialized skill sets that you don’t have in house and don’t wish to develop.

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Fossils to Fur: Meet the Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Jun 04, 2019

This post is part of a series.

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The Market & Me: Meet Hale Farm & Village

Jun 04, 2019

GAR Foundation launched 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 outs

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Learning for the Real World: How the Academy Pathways Prepare Students for Life After High School

Jun 03, 2019

By Michael Douglas, Akron Beacon Journal

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GAR Foundation Announces Education Grants for Classroom-based Projects

May 07, 2019

AKRON, Ohio (May 7, 2019) —GAR Foundation announced today $350,000 in funding to 35 teams of educators through its annual Educator Initiative Grant (EIG) program.

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The Art of the Trades: a Renaissance at Cuyahoga Falls High School

Apr 25, 2019

This is a guest post by Holly Bloom, a GAR Educator Initiative Grant recipient. Holly is an English and Welding teacher at Cuyahoga Falls High School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

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