Akron Podcast

Kindergarten or Bust: Why Only 47% of Kids Enrolled Last Year?


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Takeaways:

  • In Summit County, only 47% of children entered kindergarten last year, which is alarming.
  • Akron is launching a pilot program to improve access to early childhood education for families.
  • The old Firestone plant may soon face demolition, which raises questions about preserving history.
  • Amazon is potentially expanding its operations in Akron, bringing more jobs to the area.
  • There are ongoing issues with shootings in the area, indicating a need for better community safety measures.
  • Tom Segura's recent comedy show in Akron was a fun experience and worth attending.

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