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Sprague duo wins national constitution competition
Competing against teams with dozens of students, Sprague seniors Colin Williams and Matthew Meyers clinched a national trophy in Washington, D.C. last week.
Kotek says Oregon won’t comply with Trump’s anti-DEI education directive
Salem-Keizer Superintendent Andrea Castañeda said "holding funding for children hostage" is not the right way for the federal government to change education policy.
Beating out much larger teams, Sprague duo clinches national spot in constitution competition
Two Sprague High School seniors, Matthew Meyers and Colin Williams, are competing in Washington D.C. this week after beating out teams of two dozen students at state with their knowledge of constitutional law and history.
School board to vote on strategic plan centered on data, academic improvements
The Salem-Keizer School Board will vote Tuesday on a new strategic plan for the district, which focuses on academic excellence, student wellness and system improvements to give teachers and schools better data.
South, McNary start late Monday following sudden death of school counselor
Classes started late Monday at South and McNary high schools to prepare school employees to support students after the unexpected death of counselor Leah Anderson.
States ordered by U.S. Education Department to certify school DEI ban or lose funds
The federal Education Department is requiring states to collect certifications from local school boards indicating they're complying with a rule banning diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Low-income preschool programs in Salem grapple with uncertainty following federal office closure
Salem’s Head Start preschool programs will continue operating as usual despite the abrupt closure this week of the regional federal office that funds and oversees their work.
Reading advocates want state literacy funds directed to teacher training, ‘most neglected’ schools
Gov. Tina Kotek proposed an additional $100 million to continue the Early Literacy Success Initiative grants across Oregon schools but some want more targeted spending.
Salem students win regional STEM competition with creative dementia tracking device
A team of second and fourth graders from Heritage School are headed to a national competition with their concept for a patch that can send health information for people with dementia to their caregivers.