Incoming students told to dream big, be bold

Incoming students told to dream big, be bold 10:05 a.m. PDT September 7, 2016 Tuesday was the first day of school for sixth and ninth graders in the Salem-Keizer School District. To welcome those starting at McKay High School in Salem, Oregon Deputy Superintendent Salam Noor and McKay Principal Sara LeRoy spoke at the freshmen orientation.Continue reading "Incoming students told to dream big, be bold"

It’s time to go back to school

It's time to go back to school 10:07 a.m. PDT September 7, 2016 The beginning of a new school year can be both nerve-wracking and exciting. Students are ready to see their friends after months of separation — and make new friends. They are about to be exposed to a lot of new information, and theyContinue reading "It’s time to go back to school"

#SJbacktoschool shows what it takes to start the year

#SJbacktoschool shows what it takes to start the year 3:24 p.m. PDT September 5, 2016 This past week, educators in the Salem-Keizer School District have been busy getting ready for a new school year. At Auburn Elementary School, new teachers toured the school, learned the ins and outs and set up their classrooms. At McNary High School, newContinue reading "#SJbacktoschool shows what it takes to start the year"

New federal standards for Head Start released

New federal standards for Head Start released 8:55 p.m. PDT September 2, 2016 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced new standards for national Head Start programs, the first comprehensive revision of the Head Start Program Performance Standards since they were originally published in 1975. Head Start promotes school readiness with children inContinue reading "New federal standards for Head Start released"

Youth farmers graduate, honored for summer work

Youth farmers graduate, honored for summer work 5:39 p.m. PDT September 2, 2016 When Abigail Jeanseau asks some of her friends where they think vegetables come from, they say, "Um ... Safeway?" Jeanseau knows better. Jeanseau, 13, worked 200 hours this summer on the Marion Polk Food Share Youth Farm. From rainbow quinoa to Iko Iko peppers,Continue reading "Youth farmers graduate, honored for summer work"

300 new teachers in Salem-Keizer classrooms

300 new teachers in Salem-Keizer classrooms 9:22 a.m. PDT August 31, 2016 When school starts next week for Salem-Keizer students, they'll be greeted by about 300 new teachers. Superintendent Christy Perry said  the district has also hired about 75 support staff and 11 bus drivers. Almost all special education positions have been filled and 100 percent of bilingual schoolContinue reading "300 new teachers in Salem-Keizer classrooms"

Love in the air at the Oregon State Fair

Love in the air at the Oregon State Fair 7:09 a.m. PDT August 29, 2016 Maybe it's the smell of sweets, the sound of music, games and cheers, or the bright lights at night, but the Oregon State Fair has a magical quality for many. First meetings, proposals and anniversaries alike show romance is in the air atContinue reading "Love in the air at the Oregon State Fair"

Report: Oregon schools extremely behind in funding

Photo: Courtesy of the Oregon Education Association via Statesman Journal Report: Oregon schools extremely behind in funding 4:51 p.m. PDT August 27, 2016 A student in Salem, Oregon would have a very different educational experience than one in Salem, Massachusetts. Aside from a notable change in weather, the student in Massachusetts would receive thousands of dollars moreContinue reading "Report: Oregon schools extremely behind in funding"

Freckle for Your Thoughts

When I was younger, my father told me my freckles were angel kisses. “Why do I have so many?” I asked, looking up at his similarly freckled face. My body was covered in them, coated head to toe in hundreds of wood-colored polka dots. “The angels must really like you,” he replied. That was oneContinue reading "Freckle for Your Thoughts"

Governor supports outdoor education ballot measure

Governor supports outdoor education ballot measure 5:14 p.m. PDT August 9, 2016 Governor Kate Brown announced her support for Measure 99 this week. The Save Outdoor School for All ballot measure proposes setting aside 4 percent of lottery proceeds, not to exceed $22 million annually, to fund a full week of Outdoor School programming for every Oregon fifth- or sixth-grader.Continue reading "Governor supports outdoor education ballot measure"