/news/tags/christine-fowler-mack Christine Fowler-Mack en-US Copyright Fri, 24 May 2024 23:37:28 GMT /education/2024-05-24/akron-public-schools-transition-report-finds-issues-of-implicit-bias-power-struggles The report contracted by Superintendent Michael Robinson, who took the helm in August 2023, assesses the current landscape and offers recommendations for improvement as the district transitioned leadership. Fri, 24 May 2024 23:37:28 GMT /education/2024-05-24/akron-public-schools-transition-report-finds-issues-of-implicit-bias-power-struggles Abigail Bottar /education/2023-04-18/akron-school-board-hires-search-firm-to-find-next-superintendent The Akron Board of Education last night voted to select a search firm to help the school district find a new superintendent. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:24:59 GMT /education/2023-04-18/akron-school-board-hires-search-firm-to-find-next-superintendent Conor Morris /education/2023-03-27/former-akron-board-of-education-president-to-leave-school-board Former Akron Board of Education President N.J. Akbar — who presided over tumultuous times at the district — today said he’s stepping down from his board seat to focus his attention on a new job. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:13:24 GMT /education/2023-03-27/former-akron-board-of-education-president-to-leave-school-board Conor Morris /education/2023-02-27/akron-naacp-calls-out-akron-school-board-for-superintendents-resignation-while-unions-show-support The Akron NAACP Sunday criticized the Akron School Board for what the group called "unfair personal politics and unrealistic expectations" resulting in the resignation of Superintendent Christine Fowler-Mack. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:25:13 GMT /education/2023-02-27/akron-naacp-calls-out-akron-school-board-for-superintendents-resignation-while-unions-show-support Conor Morris /education/2023-02-17/akron-school-board-faces-backlash-for-resignation-of-superintendent The Akron Board of Education is facing backlash after the announced resignation of Superintendent Christine Fowler-Mack after roughly a year and a half on the job. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:02:14 GMT /education/2023-02-17/akron-school-board-faces-backlash-for-resignation-of-superintendent Conor Morris /education/2023-02-13/akron-public-schools-superintendent-christine-fowler-mack-announces-shes-resigning The head of the Akron schools is stepping down. Her resignation, submitted to the board of education Monday night, will be effective as of early March. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:57:52 GMT /education/2023-02-13/akron-public-schools-superintendent-christine-fowler-mack-announces-shes-resigning Conor Morris /show/sound-of-ideas/2022-12-19/student-misbehavior-on-the-rise-nationally-and-locally-including-akron-public-schools Ever since schools reopened from pandemic-related closures, districts have seen student misbehavior skyrocket, including in recent weeks in Akron Public Schools. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2022-12-19/student-misbehavior-on-the-rise-nationally-and-locally-including-akron-public-schools Rachel Rood /education/2022-12-15/the-struggle-to-address-serious-student-misbehavior-in-akron-schools Across the country, schools have reported seeing student misbehavior skyrocket since the end of pandemic-related school closures, and it's been an especially challenging last few weeks for the Akron Public Schools in particular. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT /education/2022-12-15/the-struggle-to-address-serious-student-misbehavior-in-akron-schools Conor Morris /education/2022-12-12/akron-school-board-approves-3-7-million-for-security-mental-health-support The Akron Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday night to approve almost $3.7 million dollars to enhance security and boost mental health support in schools after hearing from an audience packed with parents and staff concerned about school safety and student misbehavior. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 04:47:35 GMT /education/2022-12-12/akron-school-board-approves-3-7-million-for-security-mental-health-support Conor Morris /news/education/2022-12-06/akron-superintendent-says-schools-are-boosting-security-in-wake-of-student-with-gun-in-school Akron Public Schools Superintendent Christine Fowler-Mack said Monday evening that the school district is moving to routine use of metal detectors and backpack checks in all middle and high schools after two schools were locked down Monday due to a student carrying a gun. Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:26:54 GMT /news/education/2022-12-06/akron-superintendent-says-schools-are-boosting-security-in-wake-of-student-with-gun-in-school Conor Morris