Education & Learning
Tylar Sutton
The Face of Schultz Campus for Jewish Life
The Schultz Campus for Jewish Life opens its doors every day to thousands in the Akron community by providing critical programs and services for all ages, backgrounds and faiths. Read more
photo by Tylar Sutton
Welcome to the Family
LeBron James’ I Promise School lifts up Akron families with an education that helps at-risk students succeed. We go inside the school and follow one family’s first year. Read more
Austin Mariasy
Class Acts
Working on a project with others involves many obstacles beyond the scholastic. These students rose to the challenge of collaboration, time management and problem-solving with shining results. Read more
Tylar Sutton
Heart Beat
Unconventional percussionist Elec Simon drums up respect and helps students fight bullying. Read more
Talia Hodge
Screen Time
The 330's universities are forming esports teams to join the popular trend. Read more
Austin Mariasy
Inspector Oldfield and the Black Hand Society
Long before Don Corleone and Tony Soprano became pop-culture icons of organized crime in America, the Black Hand Society terrorized fellow Sicilian immigrants in the Western Reserve of the early 20th century. Read more
photo provided by Our Zoo to You
Exotic Animal Shows
Those curious about exotic animals can get up close to unique scaly, furry and feathered creatures through animal shows around The 330. Read more
Maximum Fun Summer Camps
Summer camp has come a long way since we were kids. Instead of canoeing and weaving lanyards, today’s kids are building Lego robots, dusting mock crime scenes for fingerprints and meeting professional baseball players Read more
Summer Camps to Consider 2018
Pack in maximum summer fun — and learning — by taking the kids to camp. Read more
Faces of The 330: Class of 2018
These are some of the people behind our local businesses and institutions — the proud and talented 2018 Faces of The 330. Read more
Feb 28, 2018 4:28 PM (330) Area Blog
photo by Tylar Sutton
The Face of The Fight Against Addiction
The opiate epidemic that has devastated families everywhere is something that keeps Jerry Craig, executive director of the County of Summit ADM Board, up at night. Read more
photo by Shane Wynn
The Face of Empowerment
Dr. Sadie M. Winlock, Akron Urban League president and CEO, believes that returning to its roots can help the organization grow, build stronger community, long-lasting business relationships and transform lives. Read more
photo by Tylar Sutton
The Face of Akron’s Community College
Dr. Para Jones’ passion for Stark State College’s mission begins with her belief that students of all ages and all backgrounds benefit from affordable, quality education that leads to rewarding careers. Read more
Photo by Shane Wynn
Private Schools Star Students 2018
We’re drawing back the curtains and shining a spotlight on the star students who do what they love in The 330. Read more
Education through Philanthropy
Students in The 330 are learning the value of giving back by volunteering. Read more
Mikael Kristenson
Foundations of STEM programs
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields have been on the rise in the past decade, with a number of schools emphasizing their importance to students at younger and younger ages. Read more
photo by Jessica Bobik
STEM Programs: Learning for the 21st Century
The future is all about STEM. Today’s employers seek out graduates in fields of science, technology, engineering and math to fill cutting-edge jobs. Read more
photo by Graham Smith
Akron Makerspace
In contrast to incubators and accelerators for start-ups, Makerspace offers resources for creative minds that might not yet know how to bring their ideas into reality, as well as a collaborative community for those with know-how to share their skills Read more
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