Category Schools
Trump officials tell Oregon undocumented college students can no longer access TRIO programs
Colleges and universities in Oregon and California can no longer allow students without permanent legal status access to some federally funded programs meant to help disadvantaged students earn degrees, according to a recent decision from the U.S. Department of Education. Officials from the agency rescinded…
New Marion County court program aims to reunite Native families in child welfare system
Marion County has one of two courts in Oregon with a program dedicated to the Indian Child Welfare Act. The service is intended to return Native American children to their parents’ custody by shaping the court process around Native families’ unique needs.
U.S. Department of Education reinstates income-driven student loan repayment plans
After abruptly refusing to accept and process new online applications for loan repayment plans, federal education officials changed course.
Eight candidates file for four Salem-Keizer School Board seats
Two opposing slates of candidates are on the ballot for May 20. All voters in the Salem-Keizer School District can weigh in on all races.
Proposal to send schools $35 million for summer programs comes with literacy strings attached
Under House Bill 2007, schools would be limited to using summer learning grants on programs that boost student reading and writing proficiency.
District leaders say Oregon school reform plan gets the details wrong
Salem-Keizer Superintendent Andrea Castañeda is among the school district leaders who say an ambitious state education accountability effort needs significant changes to work as intended.
Oregon’s Rayfield joins Democratic attorneys general suing Trump over U.S. Education Department layoffs
A group of 21 Democratic attorneys general sued the Trump administration Thursday over the U.S. Education Department’s efforts this week to cut more than 1,300 employees.
Benefit concert to help McKay students pay for lessons, Chicago field trip
On March 21, the McKay High School Chamber Orchestra will play alongside Oregon Symphony violists to raise money for private lessons, instrument repairs and an upcoming trip to play in Chicago.
UPDATED: School board extends Superintendent Andrea Castañeda’s contract for 3 years
School board members will also vote Tuesday on statements supporting city of Salem and Chemeketa Community College property tax measures in the May election.