Danielle Neves is the second top administrator to join the Salem-Keizer School District from Tulsa Public Schools, Superintendent Andrea Castañeda’s former district.
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Proposed school funding boost would stabilize Salem-Keizer budget, superintendent says
Gov. Tina Kotek’s plan to boost Oregon school funding would bring the Salem-Keizer School District about $15 million more per year, roughly enough to close a remaining budget gap after about $70 million in cuts this spring.
Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget
The proposal aims to narrow district funding gaps caused by rising costs and an end of extra federal funding in September.
Children’s Educational Theatre comes back to Salem with Shakespeare, “Into the Woods”
The Children’s Educational Theatre is turning 50 years old, and is back the season with an exciting lineup of productions featuring 235 students between the ages of 9 and 18 from across the Salem area.
Salem moms, business owners call for federal investment in child care in meeting with Salinas
Hundreds of families in Marion and Polk counties qualify for state subsidies to help pay for child care, but are sitting on a waitlist because of inadequate funding.
Willamette leaders see faculty, community pushback after abrupt cut of chaplain’s office
Faith leaders in Salem say the university’s decision to cut its spiritual life office will kneecap interfaith work focused on peace and understanding across Salem.
Chemeketa seeks $140 million to expand career education, renovate campus buildings
Voters in Marion and Polk counties will decide in November whether to approve a spending package for Chemeketa Community College to build a new trades center in Salem, and add to facilities in Woodburn and Brooks. The measure would not increase tax rates.
“Sobering” data shows only 36% of Salem’s middle, high schoolers feel welcome at school
Data from the Salem-Keizer School District’s most recent survey of students’ sense of belonging found diverse challenges facing kids, including fear of violence in their neighborhoods and bullying for being LGBTQ.
State council proposes new literacy requirements for teacher training and licensing
Gov. Tina Kotek’s Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council released final recommendations for improving reading and writing instruction.
Salem families push back on closure of central school program for deaf students
Two families have filed complaints with the state alleging the Salem-Keizer School District is denying their deaf children legally required special education services by closing a central program serving about 35 deaf and hard of hearing students.
