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Community advocates urge Akron schools to reduce insurance and administrative barriers to use Community Learning Centers
Summary
Speakers representing neighborhood groups and the Akron Urban League told the board that insurance costs and an outdated reservation process keep grassroots groups from using school Community Learning Centers, and asked the district to coordinate with the city and Joint Board of Review to lower barriers.
Several community advocates asked the Akron Public School Board on Nov. 4 to make Community Learning Centers (CLCs) more accessible to neighborhood organizations and nonprofits.
N. J. Akbar of the Akron Urban League Young Professionals said the committee reviewed CLC policies and determined they…
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