Library media assistants, who run school libraries for Salem’s youngest readers, say they’ve become little more than babysitters. They’ve been pushed to cover more classes and increasingly supervise computer use by students instead of book use.
SCHOOLS
Chemeketa enrollment starting to rebound after sharp pandemic decline
Community college enrollment was up across Oregon this fall, driven by more students pursuing career education programs.
U.S. House fails to reauthorize 20-year-old bipartisan bill to fund rural schools, communities
Oregon will miss out on millions in funding from the Secure Rural Schools bill, which passed the Senate but failed to garner Republican support to pass in the House.
Salem-Keizer will pay music teacher accused of grooming $30K to resign
Former McNary High school choir teacher Joshua Rist is resigning from the Salem-Keizer School District after over a year on paid leave. In exchange for his resignation, the district also took down a video statement from Superintendent Andrea Castañeda addressing allegations against him.
Ahead of winter break, local teachers get $50,000 in grants for classroom projects
Maps Community Foundation surprised teachers across Salem and Keizer in recent days with its latest round of teacher grants that will pay for extra school supplies, field trips, clubs and more.
Student musicians bring cheer, carols to Salem Center
Houck Middle School’s choir, mariachi, orchestra and band performed at the downtown Salem mall Tuesday. A total of 29 student music ensembles are performing through Thursday.
With a year of negotiations and no deal, Chemeketa tries new tack with faculty
Chemeketa faculty are seeking a 10% pay increase this year and higher wages for part-time instructors, who currently start earning about $3,400 per class they teach. College administrators have asked a state mediator to step in.
School board will consider sale of former Hazel Green elementary to Valley Inquiry
Salem-Keizer School District officials want to sell an old elementary school northeast of Salem to Valley Inquiry Charter School, which has occupied the school for over a decade.
From screaming fights to planning graduation, Intercept program helps families in crisis heal
Months of intensive help through Intercept, a home visit program teaching communication skills, helped a Salem teen and her mother process their anger, talk to one another and get back on track.
School district won’t collect or share immigration information, Salem-Keizer officials say
The Salem-Keizer School Board will consider on Tuesday a resolution reaffirming that immigration agents will not be allowed inside schools or have access to student records. The district has had such policies in place since 2016.
