Tag andrea Castaneda
PHOTOS: Salem turns out to learn about schools and student reading
Thousands of students in Salem schools are behind in reading and a panel of experts explained why in Salem Reporter’s Town Hall on Thursday, Feb. 5. For 90 minutes, the panelists outlined what led to current conditions, what’s being done to improve student reading –…
School superintendents urge Oregonians to speak up about federal cuts impacting kids
Superintendent Andrea Castañeda and leaders of six other large Oregon school districts released a video Wednesday saying actual and proposed federal cuts to preschool programs, food banks and school funding are harming Oregon’s kids and families.
“We are not changing anything”: Salem-Keizer superintendent on federal education shifts
The Salem-Keizer School District will not end or rename programs focused on equity or otherwise change operations in response to Trump administration directives that Superintendent Andrea Castañeda described as “legally unclear.”
Salem-Keizer superintendent fulfills her personal donation promise made amid budget cuts
Last year, Superintendent Andrea Castañeda made a public pledge to donate $30,000 over two years toward nonprofits and programs serving schools and young people. Records reviewed by Salem Reporter showed she’s on track, with more than $23,000 donated to date.
Salem-Keizer superintendent says Oregon needs to rethink high school diploma requirements
At a forum for local business leaders, Salem-Keizer Superintendent Andrea Castañeda said schools need space and flexibility to focus on teaching skills relevant for modern life — not more requirements from the state.