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Friday, June 07, 2013  If June 18 vote fails district will cut all athletic programs, all extra-curricular activities.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Saturday's noon rally outside Capitol building billed as "fight for the future of public education."

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Syracuse University concluded its spring study abroad program in Istanbul early as unrest and protests continue in the region.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be talking about his newly released women's rights proposal at two upstate New York locations that played key roles in the development of women's rights and higher education for women.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Taxpayers rejected initial plan, new vote is June 18.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Representative Dan Maffei and local advocates support President Obama's Early Learning Initiative.

Friday, May 31, 2013  North Syracuse Central School District is facing deep, devastating cuts after taxpayers rejected their budget.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Westhill High School History Teacher, Jerry Conti, sits down with CNYCentral's Dora Scheidell for an exclusive interview after his retirement letter went viral and sparked an international conversation about the state of education in America.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Whether or not you're the parent of a child in school, you have undoubtedly heard about the uproar surrounding the Common Core tests. They are mandatory for every child in public school in New York State.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Local fundraisers are asking for an extension to raise money for a turf field at Jamesville-DeWitt High School.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  After seeing the sun set on a Catholic school in Rome, those in the Catholic community throughout the area feel for this unfortunate loss.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Construction for an outdoor challenge course at Syracuse University kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Taxpayers in the Marcellus School District could see a 2.9 percent property tax levy increase if next year's budget is approved.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Two area schools are teaming up again, but this time to offer a new doctoral program in leadership in Central New York.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Across the country, parents are making a statement, telling their kids to refuse to take the state's common core exam.