David James

David James is leaving Akron Public Schools after 29 years. He has been the district's superintendent for the past 13 years.

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.

The Akron Public School District has decided to offer the job of new superintendent of schools to Christine Fowler-Mack. If she accepts, Fowler-Mack will take over for retiring Superintendent David James at the end of June. She would be the first woman to lead the school district since its creation in 1847. After much discussion, the decision by the Akron School Board came on Thursday night, following 30-minute virtual interviews with Fowler-Mack and the other finalist in the process, Sandy Womack Jr.

Akron Public Schools' Board of Education has narrowed its search for a new superintendent down to two candidates: Christine Fowler-Mack and Sandy Womack.

Three school administrators from Ohio and one from Oklahoma have been selected to advance to in-person interviews in mid-April.

The Akron Board of Education is considering candidates for superintendent. The person they choose will take over when David James retires at the end of June.

He announces the school district's College and Career Academies of Akron has received a $1.5 million grant that will help enhance the program.

The district will add on-site learning for students who are struggling academically.

Every student in Akron Public Schools has a Chromebook. And Superintendent David James says most of them have connected via remote learning, but fewer…

When Akron students eventually return to classes at the new Ellet High School, things will look different around the building. The school district…