Category Schools
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.
Where to get 2024 free summer meals for kids in Salem, Keizer
Eight local schools will have packed lunches available for pickup Mondays and Wednesdays starting June 24.
Local educators, student athletes honored at the Beacon awards on Thursday
A dozen coaches and educators in the Salem-Keizer School District received Beacon awards for their impact on local high school athletics and the community. Twenty-one student athletes were also recognized for their achievements.
Oregon ranks middle among states for child well-being in new report
Oregon is in the top 25% of states for supporting child health but ranks near the bottom in education, according to a newly released report.
Free music lessons program helps Salem students win statewide honors
A North Salem mariachi singer who won Oregon's state solo competition this year is one of hundreds of Salem students who have benefitted from free music lessons through the nonprofit Music Lessons Project.
Meet Salem’s Class of 2024
This year's graduating class for the Salem-Keizer School District includes 2,876 seniors, including 358 who earned a seal of biliteracy.