Gov. Tina Kotek response to anti-DEI order, new ballet to premiere Sunday
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Oregon will not comply with a federal order requiring schools to confirm they are eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Gov. Tina Kotek announced earlier today.
Salem-Keizer School District Superintendent Andrea Castañeda welcomed the announcement after urging the governor and the Oregon Department of Education to join other states in not complying with the order.
“I’m grateful to the governor’s office and the Department of Education and beyond that proud to be an Oregonian in a time of tremendous uncertainty,” Castañeda said in an interview.
She said the federal Department of Education should follow federal law if wanting to change policy instead of holding funding for children “hostage.”
Read more about school leaders thoughts on the governor's announcement.
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Salem-Keizer Superintendent Andrea Castañeda said "holding funding for children hostage" is not the right way for the federal government to change education policy.
A new ballet performed by Rainbow Dance Theater and Salem Symphonic Winds will use electric scooters called hoverboards in its worldwide premiere in Salem Sunday.
Salem Reporter’s Town Hall on Taxes will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the Elsinore Theatre.
A panel of experts will explain and explore the city of Salem’s tax levy, on the May 20 ballot. The team at Salem Reporter invites you to join us for an extraordinary evening.
DATE/TIME: 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
PROGRAM: 90 minutes with Irvin Brown, Salem city councilor; Josh Eggelston, the city’s chief finance officer; and Tom Hoffert, chief executive officer, Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.
NOTE: Tickets are needed so Elsinore staff can plan for audience size.
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