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Reforming a school system, reviving a city
the promise of Say Yes to Education in Syracuse
Can a bold investment in education turn around the economy of an entire city? Gene I. Maeroff, a former education reporter for the New York Times, explores how the nonprofit group Say Yes to Education has instituted a network of reforms in Syracuse, New York, that supports students at every level from kindergarten through college. He traces out how Say Yes and the Syracuse school district built a coalition of partners in business, education and local and state government, implemented a series of programs to improve the school system, and reached out to support students. Telling the story and identifying the strengths of this remarkable and replicable program, Maeroff shows how this focused, directed, and broad-based coalition has created a model for reviving the economy and civic fabric of American cities by investing in children's education.
The Stakes -- Say Yes to Education -- Elements of Collaboration -- Getting Started in Syracuse -- Teaching and Learning -- Outside Influences on the Classroom -- Extended Time for Learning -- Making Time More Productive -- Weaving a Web of Social and Emotional Support -- Getting Ready for College -- A Summer Bridge -- Paying the Bills -- Lifting the City -- Putting It All in Perspective.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General
EDUCATION / Organizations & Institutions
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development