The Salem-Keizer School Board will consider on Tuesday a resolution reaffirming that immigration agents will not be allowed inside schools or have access to student records. The district has had such policies in place since 2016.
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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.
Growing pension costs for Salem-Keizer would eat up proposed state school funding increase
The Salem-Keizer School District will have to spend about $20 million more on pension obligations in 2025 after a recent change to state formulas. It’s a financial blow facing districts and local governments around Oregon.
Los líderes del Distrito Escolar de Salem-Keizer describen planes para mejorar la lectura de los estudiantes
Las escuelas ahora tienen mejores datos para ayudar a los maestros a identificar a los estudiantes que necesitan ayuda con la lectura y concentrarse en las habilidades de escritura, dijeron los administradores del distrito a la junta escolar la semana pasada.
Salem-Keizer School District leaders outline plans to improve student reading
Schools are gathering better data to help teachers identify students who need help reading and zeroing in on writing skills, district administrators told the school board during a work session last week.
Good school attendance gets some Salem families a phone call from the governor
Gov. Tina Kotek and state schools chief Charlene Williams joined a phone bank Tuesday evening at Waldo Middle School to check in with parents who have improved their students’ attendance this year.
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.
The 2024 school year begins for thousands of Salem kids
Optimism and smiles greeted students as elementary schoolers returned to class Wednesday.
Salem community shows love to local schools by feeding teachers before classes start
United Way, with help from local businesses and churches, wrapped up an effort Tuesday to donate a catered meal for educators at every school in the Salem-Keizer district before classes begin.
Most laid off educators are back working in Salem-Keizer schools
Thirty-five laid off teachers are returning to local schools after being laid off, then called back after summer retirements and resignations left dozens of jobs open across the district.
