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Titans earn national recognition for disability inclusion program
West Salem High School recently earned a national recognition banner from the Special Olympics for its Unified program. The school celebrated with an assembly.
Oregon spent millions to grow manufacturing, tech workforces. Educators say it’s their turn.
A new proposal being considered by the state Legislature would invest $20 million in early childhood educator workforce development.
After November failure, Chemeketa leaders plan to seek voter approval for construction package
The Chemeketa Community College board will vote Feb. 19 about whether to put a $140 million construction package back on the ballot in May. The measure wouldn’t raise tax rates and would likely appear alongside a city of Salem tax levy intended to avoid drastic cuts to city services.
Social studies teacher with passion for building takes over Crossler wood shop
When a longtime teacher retired, Joe Matot strapped on his apron and stepped in to run Crossler’s industrial technology program to prevent it from going away.
A girls’ night at Houck aims to help students connect
A special "You Go Girl!" event held at Houck Middle School last week was intended to address conflict and challenges between students through fun activities and help developing social skills.
Salem-Keizer’s graduation rate nearly flat, with 2,800 graduates in Class of 2024
The Salem-Keizer School District hit an 83% graduation rate for Black students in the Class of 2024. It’s the highest in recent district history and earned state acclaim.
National assessment shows Oregon students falling behind in key subjects
Oregon is in the bottom half of states in reading and math scores among fourth and eighth graders in ‘the nation’s report card.'
In after school club, Salem students run custom wood shop
Salem high school students studying construction have a side hustle, crafting custom benches, planters, dog houses and more through the a new Build Club.
Salem agencies unclear if federal money spigot is off
Government and nonprofit leaders were scrambling Tuesday to understand the impact of a sweeping halt to federal payments that cover preschool, rental assistance and other local services.