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PHOTOS: 6th, 9th graders start school in Salem
Salem Reporter visited McKay High School and Waldo Middle School Tuesday to catch the energetic welcome both schools put on for their youngest students at the start of the year.
Students, staff in Salem-Keizer schools get free Salem Reporter access
As the new school year starts, Salem Reporter is providing free access to its stories to thousands of students and employees in the Salem-Keizer School District.
Feds cut millions from OSU extension, jeopardizing early nutrition and agriculture education programs
A now-cut federal grant provided most of the budget for Oregon State University Extension's nutrition and agriculture education programs. Those funds went toward programs like Elementary AgFest and farm field trips.
UPDATED: Parrish math teacher resigns after being charged with abusing, starving his 6-week-old children
Reece A. Sorenson, 28, of Salem resigned effective Tuesday, Aug. 26, from his teaching job at Parrish Middle School after being charged with criminal mistreatment of his twin infants.
Oregon business property tax breaks cost schools $275 million last year, study finds
Schools are losing more to tax abatements for data centers across Oregon, a new report says. But in Salem, tax abatements have shrunk and are mostly for affordable housing.
Community gathers to honor life of West Salem student who died in crash
Elijah Jung’s funeral service brought over 300 people, including many friends who he helped guide through tough times. His parents are advocating for changes to make the rural road he crashed on safer, and plan to honor his life by supporting teen mentorship in the community.
UPDATED: School board unanimously approves teacher union contract
School board directors approved with little discussion a $38 million two-year contract for district teachers.
Clackamas CC president raises thousands for Salem students with 1,400-mile run
Tim Cook, Clackamas Community College president, completed his journey to run across the state this week after visiting every community college on foot. His aim was to raise awareness and money for students facing challenges with basic needs, like not having stable housing or enough to eat.
Marion, Polk counties remain child care “deserts” despite adding more preschool spots
A recent OSU report found a growing share of Oregon kids have access to preschool thanks to more public funding, but care for infants and toddlers remains lacking and often unaffordable.