Akron Digital Academy
The Akron Digital Academy was a public, community school district in Akron, Ohio and its surrounding counties. The district includes two high schools and one middle school. There were approximately 500 students enrolled in blended learning school.
| Akron Digital Academy | |
|---|---|
Akron , OH | |
| District information | |
| Established | 2002 |
| Closed | 2018 |
| Superintendent | David Bowlin |
| Schools | 3 |
| Budget | $4.5 million in FY2013 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 500 |
| Staff | 55 |
Blended learning
Akron Digital offered a blended learning education model that is a combination of a traditional school model and an "online" school model. In a traditional setting, a student attends a school building five days a week while scheduled in various class periods throughout the day. An "online" school model is where a student works only from a computer, where all of the courses are offered through online curriculum.
History
Akron Digital Academy was founded in 2002. Initially sponsored by Akron Public Schools, the district cut ties in 2013. It went out of business and closed in June 2018 due to strains on the school's budget from repayments to the state.[1][2]
References
- Cottom, Theresa (June 28, 2018). "Akron Digital Academy quietly closes as other online charter schools face hefty state fees". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
- "Akron Digital Academy Quietly Closes as Other Online Charter Schools Face Hefty State Fees". GovTech. July 6, 2018. Retrieved August 28, 2022.