AKRON, Ohio — Akron Public Schools is sounding the alarm. Administrators are concerned that the district could lose $7.7 million in funding for critical programs that support reading, math, professional development, English language learning, as well as arts and enrichment programming.

APS is also concerned about losing a grant for a college readiness program called Aim High Akron GEAR UP.

On September 12, the district stated that it received a letter indicating the seven-year grant would not continue past year four.

"The reason for the non-continuation letter was that the grant contained DEI references and initiatives that are no longer aligned to the current administration," said Yvonne Culver, Akron Public Schools Director of School Counseling and Student Wellness.

Culver said the g

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