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Wednesday, May 30, 2012  The founder of the program, George Weiss, came to Syracuse Wednesday to provide a report of how Say Yes to Education is doing after four years.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  The City of Syracuse boasts of having the first school district to be adopted by the nationally recognized "Say Yes To Education" program, but after 4 years, Say Yes has little to show in the way of progress.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  Dan Lowengard started with the Syracuse School District in 1972. His replacement--Sharon Contreras--begins work on Friday.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  Wednesday night, more than 200 Nottingham graduates took steps toward their future in their blue robes.  Many are thanking Say Yes to Education for being with them every step of the way. The program helps students through counseling, tutoring and other support.

Monday, June 13, 2011  More than 300 college students gathered at Syracuse University for summer camp training. It's all part of the Say Yes to Education's summer program for students.

Monday, May 23, 2011  The Mayor's new blueprint includes three major steps she will ask the new Superintendent, Sharon Contreras, to support when she arrives July 1.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  The findings, published by the non-profit Education Resources Strategies (ERS), detail six recommendations to help the district ensure highly effective teaching, more targeted individual attention for students and strategic use of in-school time.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Parents and educators had a chance to meet one of the two finalists for Syracuse School Superintendent on Tuesday night.

Saturday, January 22, 2011  Syracuse officially becomes first "Say Yes to Education' city in US

Friday, December 17, 2010  A community that has been home to so much violence got its first glimpse of the newly renovated Lincoln Building.  The four story, 30-thousand square foot building used to be the Lincoln Supply building.  It has since been renovated for commercial and residential tenants.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  The consulting firm helping the Syracuse City School Board find their next superintendent is already reaching out to potential candidates.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010  The Syracuse City School District Superintendent is presenting a new budget plan to the school board Wednesday, asking for 220 jobs to be cut.