On Monday, Oct. 1, North American First People’s Day will be recognized with the third annual walk of the Portage Path, and will involve over 200 students from The Lippman School, the Akron Public Schools’ Portage Path CLC, young people from the Northern Cheyenne Nation, Emmanuel Christian Academy and other schools who will join the walk, which is open to the public. “From … [Read more...]
Lippman School goes West for cultural experience with Northern Cheyenne tribe, Yellowstone Park
Four educators and a group of 7th- and 8th-grade students from The Lippman School recently traveled to the Northern Cheyenne Reservation and Yellowstone National Park in Montana for a week-long adventure. The trip stems from a lasting relationship between the Northern Cheyenne tribe and The Lippman School and is part of cultural exchanges that have been occurring for the … [Read more...]
Free movie, discussion explores effects of digital technology on teenagers
Lippman School hosts free screening of “SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age” March 21 -- Teens spend an average of nine hours a day looking at screens, whether it’s watching videos, checking social media or gaming, according to a 2015 report by Common Sense Media. The Lippman School will hosts a free public viewing of the movie “SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the … [Read more...]
City Council approves ‘North American First People’s Day’ as October holiday
Lippman School, Northern Cheyenne Nation help spearhead citywide recognition of Akron’s Native-American heritage -- Akron City Council voted unanimously early this week to enact “North American First People’s Day” as law in Akron. The day will be recognized the first Monday of October. The law recognizes and honors the history and culture of Native Americans, and … [Read more...]
Lippman School hosts Cultural Immersion Camp for American, Chinese students
On Aug. 7 through 11, The Lippman School will provide a unique opportunity for Chinese and American students in fourth to sixth grades to explore academic themes related to American history, culture, arts and the environment at its Cultural Immersion Camp, located on the school’s campus, 750 White Pond Dr. This is the second summer Lippman has offered this camp through a … [Read more...]
Poet Rita Dove, pianist Lara Downes explore American identity in Feb. 5 performance
Akron native and former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove will join pianist Lara Downes for “American Again: My Promise Project,” a concert this Sunday, Feb. 5, 3 p.m., in the Akron-Summit County Public Library Auditorium, 60 S. High St., Akron. Dove will read her poem, "Testimonial," which inspired Downes to create "My Promise Project,” a national series of performances and … [Read more...]
Lippman School hosts cyber safety presentation for community
The Lippman School invites parents and middle school students to attend a free, interactive presentation and discussion on cyberbullying, cybercrime, online predator tactics, and other safety issues related to children’s use of the internet, April 18, at 6:30 p.m., in the Schultz Campus Auditorium. The auditorium is located on the Lippman School campus, at 750 White Pond Dr. … [Read more...]
Lippman School hosts Barnes & Noble Book Fair April 3
The Lippman School invites Akron-Canton area families to join them Sunday, April 3, at the Barnes & Noble Fairlawn (Montrose) store for a Book Fair to benefit the school. Family-oriented, kid-friendly activities are scheduled between noon and 4 p.m. Children may get their pictures taken with costumed characters from the Wizard of Oz, listen to stories, and participate … [Read more...]
Chinese students to participate in cultural immersion summer camp
Nine teachers from China’s Guangdong province recently visited The Lippman School to observe how American students learn English. They were participating in a continuing education program designed to help them better teach English as a Second Language to primary school students. The Chinese teachers were in town through a program offered by Learnosphere, an international … [Read more...]
Evening of Native American art features renowned sculptor
The Lippman School and the Summit County Historical Society will present an evening of Native American art Oct. 13, at 7 p.m., featuring Peter Jones, Onondaga Tribal member and nationally renowned sculptor. The event will take place in the Shaw JCC Auditorium, at 750 White Pond Dr., which is located on the same campus as The Lippman School. Jones, who created the iconic … [Read more...]
