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Kotek says Oregon won’t comply with Trump’s anti-DEI education directive
Salem-Keizer Superintendent Andrea Castañeda said "holding funding for children hostage" is not the right way for the federal government to change education policy.
South, McNary start late Monday following sudden death of school counselor
Classes started late Monday at South and McNary high schools to prepare school employees to support students after the unexpected death of counselor Leah Anderson.
Internal tests show promising improvements in Salem-Keizer student reading, district leaders say
In a public presentation Tuesday night, Salem-Keizer School District leaders said they're optimistic about improvements in student reading after state tests last year showed just one in four third-graders was on track.
Salem-Keizer’s graduation rate nearly flat, with 2,800 graduates in Class of 2024
The Salem-Keizer School District hit an 83% graduation rate for Black students in the Class of 2024. It’s the highest in recent district history and earned state acclaim.
McKay, North, Roberts add weapon detectors
Weapon screenings are expanding to about half of Salem's high schools this week, with West, Sprague and McNary to follow later this school year.
School district won’t collect or share immigration information, Salem-Keizer officials say
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.
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.