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Not Just Babysitting: Initiative Aims to Improve Early Childhood Education in Akron

Oct 08, 2019

By: Jennifer Pignolet, Akron Beacon Journal

Little Journalists: First Graders Produce a Newspaper at St. Barnabas Elementary School

Oct 03, 2019

It’s a Wednesday morning and I’m sitting in the back of the room observing a group of about 40 young reporters gathered together in front of a large, green interactive board.

Glass Half Full Award: Honoring Kwame Scruggs, Ph.d

Sep 27, 2019

GAR Foundation is honored to present Kwame Scruggs, Ph.D with the 2019 Glass Half Full award for his steadfast and inspirational leadership of Alchemy, Inc.

Akron’s Future Depends Upon Its Ability to Harness Its Untapped, Diverse Talent

Sep 12, 2019

Any business leader will tell you that talent is the key ingredient for a healthy business and for growth.

New to the Educator Conference? Here’s What to Expect

Aug 29, 2019

The Educator Conference will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 1307 East Market Street, Akron 44305. There’s plenty of parking at the hotel.

Governor Mike Dewine Appoints Kirstin Toth to Early Childhood Advisory Council

Aug 20, 2019

GAR Foundation’s senior vice president, Kirstin Toth, was recently appointed to Governor Mike DeWine’s Early Childhood Advisory Council.

The Conservancy for Cuyahoga National Park Hosts Ohio’s First-ever Latino Conservation Week

Aug 06, 2019

The Conservancy for Cuygahoga Valley National Park recently hosted Ohio’s first-ever Latino Conservation Week to engage the Latino community in the outdoors and create awareness around conservation