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Oregon schools need billions to close funding gap, education commission says
Years of underfunding has lead to a widening gap between what schools need and what they’re getting, a new report says.
AGENDA: Salem-Keizer board to vote on concealed weapons ban
The Salem-Keizer School Board will vote Tuesday on a policy banning concealed weapons from district schools. Currently, state law prohibits open carry of guns in public buildings, which includes schools, with exceptions for law enforcement officers. That law does not apply to those with concealed carry licenses…
Summer camp unites Latino Salemites to learn, play as families
Now in its second year, the program put on by the Salem-Keizer Coalition for Equality blends reading and math with traditional dance and cuisine over a month of classes and field trips for parents and kids.
Two seniors hope to tackle mental health, bullying as student school board advisors
Raylin Brennan and Isaac McDonald will advise the Salem-Keizer School Board for the 2022-23 school year.
Free book program takes aim at child literacy in Salem, Keizer
Dolly Parton is coming to Salem. While the country music legend won’t be visiting Oregon’s capital, her Dolly Parton Imagination Library will soon offer books to kids in two local ZIP codes each month. The nationwide program is an effort to raise literacy rates by…
Christy Perry announces she’ll retire at end of school year
Salem-Keizer Superintendent Christy Perry takes a selfie with summer 2019 graduates from Roberts High School. Perry announced she’s retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Superintendent Christy Perry says her ninth year leading the Salem-Keizer School District will be her…
West Salem students take gold in medical, robotics competitions
West Salem High School’s winning EMT team at from the 2022 SkillsUSA national competition, from left: Natalie Stauffer, Madison Wilch, Lt. Jennifer Stanislaw, Advisor, Alexis Williams (Courtesy/Salem-Keizer School District) Local students are shining a little brighter this summer after taking home gold medals in a…
Salem high schools will keep “Gender Queer” on shelves following grandparent challenge
The graphic novel memoir “Gender Queer” by Maia Kobebe will remain in three Salem-Keizer high school libraries following a challenge by grandparents. Three Salem high schools will keep copies of the graphic novel “Gender Queer” in their libraries after a district committee voted unanimously against…
Salem-Keizer board discusses banning concealed weapons on school grounds
The Salem Keizer School Board is considering prohibiting concealed weapons on school grounds after a recent change in state law, with an initial discussion showing a political divide on the topic. During a work session Tuesday evening, Board Chair Osvaldo Avila cited Oregon Senate Bill…