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Local teachers can get some help with a classroom or school project from the Maps Community Foundation, which has opened applications for its 2023 round of educator grants.

K-12 school teachers in Marion and Polk counties can apply online for a grant of up to $1,000 to pay for technology needs, after-school clubs, field trips or projects.

The application is open until 5 p.m. Oct. 31, and winners will be announced by the end of November.

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Here’s how Salem officials calculated how much tax they’d raise from workers

Voters will decide in November whether the city of Salem can implement a tax to keep police, fire, libraries and homeless services running. City projections show the tax would bring…

4 Oct 2023

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Here’s how Salem officials calculated how much tax they’d raise from workers

Voters will decide in November whether the city of Salem can implement a tax to keep police, fire, libraries and homeless services running. City projections show the tax would bring…

4 Oct 2023

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UPDATE: Cherriots board approves 2% raise for general manager

Cherriots’ board approved an update to its equity guidelines and a raise for General Manager Allan Pollock during its Sept. 28 meeting.

4 Oct 2023

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UPDATE: Cherriots board approves 2% raise for general manager

Cherriots’ board approved an update to its equity guidelines and a raise for General Manager Allan Pollock during its Sept. 28 meeting.

4 Oct 2023

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Governor’s education adviser will lead state teacher standards and licensing agency

The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission voted unanimously in a special meeting Tuesday to appoint Melissa Goff executive director for the agency.

4 Oct 2023

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Governor’s education adviser will lead state teacher standards and licensing agency

The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission voted unanimously in a special meeting Tuesday to appoint Melissa Goff executive director for the agency.

4 Oct 2023

ATTEND THE TOWN HALL

A Town Hall open and free to the public will explore issues around Salem’s new wage tax. Salem Reporter is hosting the event Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the Elsinore Theatre at 6 p.m. Voters will get a chance to decide whether the tax stays in November. 

Hear from supporters and opponents, get facts about city spending. Salem Reporter journalists will question panelists. GET YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE.

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