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Willamette University intends to merge with Pacific University, forming Oregon’s largest private university
Leaders of Oregon’s oldest universities said their colleges would retain their identity and athletic programs, but could join forces to create better career and internship programs, and academic efforts combining disciplines to train students to help with the state’s needs.
Students at Highland get reading help through new tutoring program
Reading Results has been helping kids in the Portland area get on track with reading for decades. The tutoring program has come to Salem as part of a larger community school project at Highland Elementary.
SPECIAL REPORT: Experiment shows promise to help struggling Highland students catch up
Highland Elementary School is being transformed into a “super school,” where educators, parents, a philanthropist and community groups work together. The goal is to help kids show up to school ready to learn by providing extra services and help for families.
Rural, low-income Oregon families struggle to access after-school programs
Students in rural school districts in eastern and southern Oregon often have few after-school program options, with long transportation distances and cost posing barriers.
Oregon’s largest teachers’ union hosts training to protect students from ICE
More than 600 teachers and school staff are expected to attend training sessions in Bend, Eugene and Oregon City over the weekend.
Sprague student arrested after bringing loaded handgun to school
A 17-year-old student was arrested without incident after trying to bring a gun through Sprague's weapon detection system Tuesday morning, Salem police said. The student made no threats.
Teachers report better focus, engagement with stricter high school phone bans
High school students and some parents in the Salem area generally haven’t been thrilled about strict cell phone bans in school. But a few months into the year, teachers say they’re seeing huge improvements in class.
See where your Salem, Keizer school stands on attendance
Salem Reporter is publishing attendance data for each school in the Salem-Keizer School District.
Student brings BB gun to McKinley Elementary
After school got out Tuesday afternoon, staff at McKinley learned a student brought a BB gun to school and showed it to a classmate. The student did not make any threats, according to a message from the school’s principal.