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

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Why the First Five Years Matter…to Our Kids, to Akron, and Our Foundation

Mar 29, 2019

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.

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The Pillars of the Akron Civic Commons

Mar 29, 2019

The Akron Civic Commons works across three neighborhoods in Akron: Downtown, Park East, and Summit Lake, and the process is guided by four pillars: Civic Engagement, Socioeconomic Mixing, Value Cre

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14 Things to Know About the Essential Experiences Initiative

Mar 18, 2019

GAR Foundation recently announced the launch of new initiative called Essential Experiences to provide preschool and elementary students at Akron Public Schools with a meaningful learning experienc

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A New $1.2 Million Investment From GAR Foundation Will Connect Local History and Culture to Classroom Learning

Feb 28, 2019

Akron, Ohio — Feb. 28.

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What is STARS?

Feb 19, 2019

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

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Using Technology to Help Students Self-regulate Stress and Stay in Their Learning Brain

Feb 05, 2019

By: Dr. Michelle Jones and Dr. Gus Farmakidis

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Applying for an Educator Initiative Grant? Start Here.

Dec 19, 2018

Do you have an idea for your classroom that will advance student achievement?

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New Year, New Review?

Dec 17, 2018

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?

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How Elevate Akron’s New Fundamentals Will Help the Region Prosper

Dec 17, 2018

Over the past year, economic development leaders from the City of Akron, Summit County and the Greater Akron Chamber have been working closely to reimagine how we can achieve greater economic prosp

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New $5 Million Investment From GAR Foundation and Knight Foundation Will Help Build a More Vibrant, Connected Downtown With Restoration of Akron Civic Theatre

Nov 15, 2018

Akron, Ohio — Nov.

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