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Hundreds show up for family night at Kennedy Elementary School – ‘We care’
Families gathered at Kennedy Elementary School, grabbing hot dogs, getting family and visiting with others in a special community event held on Thursday, Jan. 19.
McKay thespians give a nod to Disney villains in “Descendants”
The musical, which follows three villain’s children as they adapt to attending boarding school with the children of Disney heroes, opens Friday, Jan. 20.
Backpacks stuffed with possibilities for Salem kids could happen again – with help
The Salem Art Association once again wants to give away hundred of backpacks for kids to learn about art. Raising the money to cover costs comes first.
First candidate announces for Salem-Keizer School Board races coming in May
The official filing for a seat on the Salem-Keizer School Board opens in February but one incumbent isn't waiting to declare. Three seats are up in the May election.
Schools get new guidance for gender inclusivity, supporting students, safety
The Oregon Department of Education has updated its guidance to schools for how to support and protect LGBTQ students.
Salem-Keizer board director banned from games following referee confrontation
Osvaldo Avila won’t be allowed to attend school athletic events through the end of September after a district investigation found he touched a football official on the back while disputing officiating calls following his son’s football game last fall. Avila apologized for his actions at a school board meeting Tuesday night.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: School board to hear proposal for new charter school
The Salem-Keizer School Board will get a briefing Tuesday evening about plans for the Iris Valley Charter School, a K-8 school of about 135 students with plans to open in the fall.
Kotek announces new education adviser, leader for statewide education initiatives
The Friday announcements come as Oregon Department of Education Director Colt GIll said he's retiring at the end of June.
UPDATE: Police charge two teens with threatening ‘violence’ at West Salem High School
Two teenagers have been charged with threatening violence when students return to school at West Salem High School after the holiday break. The Marion County Sheriff's Office and FBI handled the investigation.