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Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Governor Cuomo's proposed budget provides $20 million to support extended school days or extended school year programs, with academically enriched programming.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Meet Charlie.  She dances and has fun, but Charlie the robot has a serious side, too. Charlie is short for Child Centered Adaptive Robot for Learning Environments, designed by a University of South Carolina graduate student to help kids with autism.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  College tuition prices just keep going up, and many students are struggling to make ends meet.  Using college and university websites and collegeview.com, CNYCentral is taking a look at what some Central New York colleges will cost in the coming year.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  SUNY ESF Vice President Dr. Robert French says the school’s hands on approach to education is a big reason for the schools growing popularity.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  The Syracuse Auto Dealers Association is getting ready for this year's auto expo. The charity kickoff Wednesday night.

Monday, January 30, 2012  When your child utters his or her first word, it is a magical moment for many parents. Have you ever wondered how they learn to speak?

Monday, January 23, 2012  Teaching children how to write takes time. And according to a new study, it is well worth your time to teach them proper handwriting skills.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  The Cornell University School of Hotel Administration is getting a $3 million gift from the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation for the school's new Marriott Student Learning Center.

Saturday, September 24, 2011  Setting good study habits, parental and medical support are key

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  Two Syracuse teenagers are charged with 3rd degree arson and burglary after investigators say they set an old school building on fire.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  A local learning center that has tutored students for the past eight years is closing its doors.

Monday, April 26, 2010  It's all part of a plan to share services, including teachers, with other districts.

Saturday, March 07, 2009  It started as a way to give Latinas English and employment skills, and now helps over 50 ethnic groups

Tuesday, January 20, 2009  At one Syracuse school, the inauguration was more than an excuse to get out of regular classes.

Saturday, November 15, 2008  At Big Picture schools, students design their own learning plan and set their own goals with the help of parents and mentors.