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Salem students remember departed pets, relatives at school ofrendas
Several local schools celebrated Día de los Muertos by putting up ofrendas – traditional altars that honor the dead. The altars included framed portraits, marigold flowers, food and painted skulls.
Financial issues, accusations of embezzlement lead downtown preschool to shut down
Ramiro “RJ” Navarro, director of the Amiguitos Family and Child Care Center, is stepping down from his role after multiple employees reported receiving bad checks.
How to help get Salem kids reading
New state data this fall showed most Salem kids are still struggling to read at grade level. Local schools and literacy programs need volunteers to help turn that around.
Immigration arrests in, near Salem prompt schools to reinforce safety plans
Salem school leaders reinforced longstanding district policies of not allowing immigration authorities into schools this week. That came amid heightened anxiety as local advocacy groups reported more local arrests.
Salem-Keizer School Board approves selling Centennial School
If the school board signs off Tuesday, the Salem-Keizer School District will work to sell the former Centennial School in Keizer and a field north of Chavez Elementary School.
5 takeaways: Salem-Keizer’s test scores show some progress, much work ahead
Salem Reporter broke down the latest student test scores in reading and math by school, demographics and more to give a fuller picture.
“A lot of work” to go, but more Salem kids on track with reading, math
Salem-Keizer schools posted a small gain in the number of students reading at grade level in 2025, but three in four third-graders remain behind.
Willamette University library reopens after bomb threat cleared
Willamette University's Hatfield Library was evacuated Tuesday morning after university staff received a potential bomb threat against the library. The library was reopened after Salem police officers found no active threat to the campus.
Chemeketa’s student president earns national fellowship for civic leadership
Lillian Anderson, a Sprague High School graduate, is focused on helping students at Chemeketa Community College learn about and use resources to help them succeed in school, whether that’s tutoring or the college’s food pantry.