Students at Eagle Charter School contributed about 20 pieces to a massive coral reef art project intended to raise awareness about coral bleaching and plastic pollution. The reef will be on display in Salem next spring after a Lincoln City opening.
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UPDATE: School board unanimously reaffirms policy to not keep immigration records
The Salem-Keizer School Board on Tuesday unanimously renewed a Safe and Welcoming Schools resolution, which says schools won’t keep information about student or family immigration status.
With state money drying up, Salem-Keizer goes back to basics on summer programs
Free summer programs for 2023 have focused more on academics in the Salem-Keizer School District. One final large program, JumpStart Kindergarten, begins Tuesday.
Gov. Kotek signs into law measures to increase funding for schools
Bills recently signed by Gov. Tina Kotek included $140 million to improve literacy and more than $10 billion for general school funding.
Shop meets summer camp for Salem students
A unique summer camp put on by Professional Women in Building brought 10 Salem students together for a whirlwind week building “zen dens,” large cozy cubbies that provide a space for kids to relax at school.
Sports fees return for Salem middle, high schoolers
After suspending athletic fees during the pandemic, the Salem-Keizer School District is bringing them back in the fall. The Salem-Keizer High School Sports Booster Club has pledged to cover the cost for any student who can’t afford them.
Schools, community groups struggle to meet demand for summer learning without state funds
Districts have scaled back summer learning programs, offering fewer classes and field trips, and some community groups have cut programs entirely.
Literacy, listening are big focuses for Salem-Keizer’s new superintendent
Andrea Castañeda is about two weeks into her new job running Oregon’s second largest school district. She’ll speak to the Salem-Keizer School Board Tuesday night about her vision for her first months in office.
UPDATE: Salem-Keizer board approves middle school curricula, elects new chair
Tuesday’s meeting of the Salem-Keizer School Board will be the first for incoming Superintendent Andrea Castañeda.
Vikings’ new principal will focus on re-engaging students
Dustin Purnell will lead Salem’s oldest high school after eight years just down the street as Parrish Middle School principal.
