/news/tags/n-j-akbar N.J. Akbar en-US Copyright Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:13:24 GMT /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 /news/education/2021-04-28/akron-public-schools-makes-history-with-new-superintendent The school district has officially announced its next leader come June: Christine Fowler-Mack, the first woman—and first woman of color—to have the job. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:05:00 GMT /news/education/2021-04-28/akron-public-schools-makes-history-with-new-superintendent Abigail Bottar /news/education/2021-04-20/akron-public-schools-narrows-superintendent-search-to-two-finalists Akron Public Schools' Board of Education has narrowed its search for a new superintendent down to two candidates: Christine Fowler-Mack and Sandy Womack. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:19:21 GMT /news/education/2021-04-20/akron-public-schools-narrows-superintendent-search-to-two-finalists Abigail Bottar /news/education/2021-01-28/akron-public-schools-to-begin-vaccinating-staff-next-week Akron Public Schools will receive 780 vaccine doses next week to administer to staff; it's a fraction of what they need to vaccinate all employees. Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:09:17 GMT /news/education/2021-01-28/akron-public-schools-to-begin-vaccinating-staff-next-week Abigail Bottar