Early Childhood Education Strategies
- Support high-quality, culturally relevant childcare and PreK initiatives that help children become ready for kindergarten.
- Support statewide advocacy efforts to help connect public resources to local needs.
- Lead collaborative planning for universal PreK with local partners.
K-16 Strategies
- Support conditions for healthy learning, student social-emotional well-being, safety, and extended learning for Akron Public Schools students.
- Support great teaching and learning through the Educator Initiative Grant program.
- Support the development of College and Career Academies of Akron.
- Help our local universities to retain students and to remove financial obstacles from their path.
Strategic Initiatives
Through collaborative partnerships, innovative programs, and responsive grantmaking, we support efforts that expand opportunity, enhance quality of life, and drive meaningful change.
College & Career Academies of Akron
The College and Career Academies of Akron is a PreK-12th grade transformation that supports a different educational experience for the students in the Akron Public Schools.
Essential Experiences℠
Students visit one of seven local cultural and historical organizations to participate in custom-designed educational programming directly connected to classroom learning.