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In January, Cleveland was selected by Say Yes to Education, a national nonprofit organization that works to make college affordable, as the next site for its community efforts. It was another success for Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and The Cleveland Plan which, over the last several years, has seen steadily increasing graduation rates and the opening of a varied portfolio of school options for families. Eric S. Gordon, CEO of CMSD, speak on the successes and challenges of The Cleveland Plan, what additional priorities have been identified, and what social issues continue to prevent students from achieving their full potential in the annual State of the Schools address.