During the summer of 2007, a major renovation of the original 1965 building was undertaken, including upgrades of the heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems, and installation of modern exterior windows.
In 2012, a lawsuit was filed against Akiba-Schechter making allegations of racial discrimination against a Black former student.
In all her roles, she employs creative strategies and relishes opportunities to build community and strengthen characters.
The preschool is now led by Carla Goldberg, a Kohl McCormick Early Childhood Teaching Award winner in 2000.
Akiba-Schechter's Pre-School and Kindergarten is a NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accredited program.