Amy L. Knapp is an Education Reporter at The Independent. She focuses on public education, school administration, and school districts, while also exploring themes in construction, real estate, and architecture. Her work has been featured in prominent publications including Yahoo News, USA TODAY, and the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Massillon City Schools is facing a critical shortage of bus drivers, leaving the district with no substitutes.
JACKSON TWP. ‒ Robert Hite is set to become the newest member of the Jackson Local School Board of Education.
By: Amy L. Knapp
Canton Local Schools created commemorative challenge coins to honor local military veterans. The coins were initially distributed at a home football game.
CANTON ‒ The community is invited to see Canton City Schools' newest school - Timken Elementary School - during an open house Oct. 3.
By: Amy L. Knapp
Jackson Local Schools is changing its homecoming celebration to focus on school spirit rather than a popularity contest.
The Austin Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation has provided more than $11 million in funding for health programs in Ohio over 30 years.
Amy L. Knapp, Massillon Independent MASSILLON ‒ It's rivalry week in high school football. That means it's time for the 2026 matchup between the Massillon Tigers and Canton McKinley Bulldogs. Or, if you're from Canton, it's Canton McKinley vs. Massillon.
Two separate reports were received by Canton City Schools and 11 regarding someone bringing a weapon to school Thursday.
By: Amy L. Knapp
CANTON ‐ "There's going to be a school shooting at Timken," a caller told a 911 operator.
By: Amy L. Knapp
CANTON ‒ A 10-year-old is now facing criminal charges, accused of threatening to bring a gun to a Canton City school and causing a lockdown.
