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It’s no secret that this week will be grim for many educators and students.

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About 300 Salem-Keizer School District employees on Friday will get notice that they’re being laid off. Hundreds more will be transferred to new jobs. We’re keeping a close eye on the process, and welcome any educators, parents or students who want to speak about the impact to reach out to Managing Editor Rachel Alexander at [email protected].

But amid the bad news, we wanted to remind you of the bright spots in our local schools.

Next week, on Wednesday, May 22, the annual Crystal Apple Awards will honor educators in Salem and Keizer who have made a significant impact through their work, whether that’s teaching math or cleaning tables. The event, put on by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, is sold out.

Every year, Salem Reporter profiles a few nominees to recognize some of the outstanding people who make our schools work. Over the coming days, we’ll bring you those stories, starting today with Marie Davis-Anderson, the legendary custodian at McNary High School.

Here’s some of today’s news. Find all our coverage anytime on our website.

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After a decade cleaning the halls of local schools, Marie Davis-Anderson has seen high schoolers try to flush a lot of things down toilets. The Crystal Apple nominee said she…

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From a huge kids clothing sale at the state fairgrounds to a chance to snuggle adoptable kittens, here’s a guide to Salem events from May 16-22.

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More than three-quarters of fentanyl seized in the West last year was in pill form. Experts say people are more likely to be unintentionally exposed to fentanyl in pill form.

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The Oregon State Fair, starting Aug. 23, will bring eight acts to Salem including Craig Morgan, The Goo Goo Dolls, Ludacris and Foreigner. VIP tickets are on sale now.

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From Salemu0026rsquo;s mayor to Oregonu0026rsquo;s top law enforcement official, local voters have plenty to weigh in on this month. Ballots were mailed to voters starting May 1 and need tou0026hellip;

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