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After months of anticipation, more than 100 educators are waking up today to news that they no longer have a job with the Salem-Keizer School District. Hundreds more are learning they have a new job in a different school or department.

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We’re interested in hearing from educators affected as these layoffs ripple through schools. If you’re losing your job, losing a valued colleague or being moved to a new school, we’d like to talk to you. Reach out to Rachel Alexander at [email protected].

We know it’s an odd time to be highlighting educators doing important work, but as we continue covering the impact of the layoff, we’ll also be profiling those nominated for Crystal Apple awards. Below, meet Trang Pham, an instructional assistant and crossing guard at Yoshikai Elementary School.

Here’s some of today’s news. Find all our coverage anytime on our website.

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Trang Pham taught high school chemistry in Vietnam before moving to Salem in 2008. She worked to learn English so she could return to the classroom, where she now helps…

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Educators on Thursday described an aura of dread hanging over schools as hundreds of school district employees are expected to receive layoff notices or new job assignments Friday morning.

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Money from Oregon’s opioid settlements this year will go toward preventing drug addiction.

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From a huge kids clothing sale at the state fairgrounds to a chance to snuggle adoptable kittens, here’s a guide to Salem events from May 16-22.

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From Salemu0026rsquo;s mayor to Oregonu0026rsquo;s top law enforcement official, local voters have plenty to weigh in on this month. Ballots were mailed to voters starting May 1 and need tou0026hellip;

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