Say Yes Cleveland

This afternoon, our Executive Director Derrick Fulton convened his first townhall with Say Yes Cleveland leadership and staff (including a fireside chat with Family Support Specialist Shuntaya Howard.)

During the session, Derrick shared his background and experience, outlined his vision for the organization’s future, and discussed our path forward - one focused on strengthening partnerships with community organizations and deepening our support for Cleveland’s students and families.

We are committed to this work and to the students and families we serve. Together, we will continue building on Say Yes Cleveland’s mission to ensure every student has access to the opportunities they need to succeed.

Happy first week of school, Cleveland Metropolitan School District and partner charter schools!

As we begin the 2025-2026 school year, Say Yes Cleveland is here to make sure families and students have the support they need to succeed. Did you know every school has a Family Support Specialist dedicated to helping connect students and families with resources, services, and opportunities?

Meet your Family Support Specialist and learn more about how they can support your child this year in our new blog below!

Kicking Off the 2025 - 2026 School Year with Continued Support for Every Student The start of a new school year is always full of possibility, a time to set goals, build connections, and dream big. At Say Yes Cleveland, we are excited to walk alongside you and your family every step of the way. Whether this is your first year in Cleveland Metropolitan School District or a partne

Say Yes Cleveland is hiring an Executive Director to lead a 75+ person school-based support model with Cleveland Metropolitan School District and partner charter schools. We’re seeking a visionary, data driven, equity-minded leader with deep fundraising and cross-sector experience. Very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

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Now Hiring: Executive Director to Lead Say Yes Cleveland’s Next Chapter The Executive Director of Say Yes Cleveland is the organization’s top executive, responsible for advancing its mission, providing visionary leadership, and executing strategy across all school-based programs, operations, public and private partnerships, and organizational fundraising efforts. Repo...