Free series expands to northern Summit County this summer -- This August, the Good Beginning Fairs celebrate their eighth year as part of the late Summit County Executive Russ Pry’s Summit Kids Month. The fairs, also part of the Summit County First Things First initiative, support one of First Things First’s most significant guiding principles: early learning begins at … [Read more...]
Community foundation approves $3.6 million in grants, focuses on early childhood education
Today, Akron Community Foundation announced grants totaling $3,606,282, including $3,103,532 from designated, donor-advised, agency endowment and scholarship funds, and $502,750 in competitive education and early learning grants awarded by its Community Investment Committee. A number of education grants will focus on early childhood development, as children in low-income … [Read more...]