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Leaders of Oregon’s largest school districts ask state to address ‘education funding crisis’
In a joint video released Monday, superintendents from Portland, Salem-Keizer, Bend-La Pine and Medford said they're concerned about current and future school budget reductions.
PHOTOS: Athletes compete in Unified Viking Games
High school students from across Salem competed Saturday in a Unified game event at North Salem High School. Unified sports programs unite students with and without disabilities.
South Salem High School to begin weapons detector pilot in late May
School district leaders said they want to assess whether two systems can effectively detect weapons, and whether the impacts to attendance and school environment are worth it. Public feedback has been mixed.
Turnaround awards honor Salem students who beat the odds
Twenty-two middle and high school students — one from each Salem and Keizer school — were honored Tuesday for making significant improvements in grades, behavior and attendance at school.
Willamette students end occupation over arms investments, plan to resume in fall
Willamette University students occupied campus buildings for five days before disbanding on Tuesday following a meeting with university administrators about the endowment.
Salem-Keizer leaders unveil budget proposal cutting hundreds of educators
Superintendent Andrea Castañeda's proposed budget would cut about 300 employees next school year. She restored 15 middle school teachers to the budget after projections increased class sizes too much.
North Salem teacher resigns after state concludes he sexually abused students
Trever Ball, former Vikings basketball coach, will step down after a year on paid administrative leave following a student protest alleging sexual abuse. The teacher on Monday denied he abused anyone and said he’s appealing the findings of a state investigation.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: School board gets first look at Salem-Keizer budget with deep cuts
The Salem-Keizer School Board and district budget committee meet Wednesday night to review a budget proposal that will cut hundreds of school jobs.
Willamette students occupy campus center, seeking divestment from arms industry
About 20 Willamette students on Friday afternoon began a peaceful occupation of the student center, joining a growing protest movement on U.S. campuses against the war in Gaza. Many of the participating students are Jewish.