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By Michael Douglas, Akron Beacon Journal

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.

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.

GAR Foundation recently announced the launch of a new $1.2 million investment called Essential Experiences to provide every Akron Public Schools student in PreK through 5th grade with a meaningful

GAR Foundation recently announced the launch of a new $1.2 million investment called Essential Experiences to provide every Akron Public Schools student in PreK through 5th grade with a meaningful

Over the last year, GAR Foundation has been working with key community partners to take a closer look at a systems-focused strategy that will enhance early learning and childcare in Akron.

Akron, Ohio — Feb. 28.

A new early childhood learning initiative from GAR Foundation called STARS: Supporting Teachers and Ready Students will engage a group of 24 community-based preschools and day care providers in Akr

By: Dr. Michelle Jones and Dr. Gus Farmakidis

There are few things in professional life that can take the oxygen out of a room quite like the prospect of year-end performance reviews and new year goal-setting. Why is that?