Special education assistant details student-caused concussions, nerve damage in lawsuit against Salem-Keizer

by Ty Davison | Oct 8, 2024 | News & Commentary

Special education assistant details student-caused concussions, nerve damage in lawsuit against Salem-Keizer – Salem Reporter: The district has faced repeated criticism from employees over the growing problem of students violently assaulting employees. Last...

Student test scores stagnant in Salem, across Oregon

by Ty Davison | Oct 3, 2024 | News & Commentary

Student test scores stagnant in Salem, across Oregon – Salem Reporter: In Salem, that means just 24% of third graders tested in the spring were proficient in English, compared to 39% for the state. In math, one quarter of local third graders were proficient...

Salem city council passes alternative Gaza ceasefire resolution following hours of public testimony

by Ty Davison | May 30, 2024 | News & Commentary

Salem city council passes alternative Gaza ceasefire resolution following hours of public testimony – Salem Reporter: The Salem City Council on Tuesday passed a resolution on the crisis in Gaza, calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the release of...

Salem City Council to consider Gaza ceasefire resolution Tuesday

by Ty Davison | May 24, 2024 | News & Commentary

Salem City Council to consider Gaza ceasefire resolution Tuesday  – Salem Reporter: The Salem City Council will consider a resolution Tuesday calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, while condemning both the Hamas attacks against Israel on...

Willamette students occupy campus center, seeking divestment from arms industry

by Ty Davison | May 6, 2024 | News & Commentary

Willamette students occupy campus center, seeking divestment from arms industry – Salem Reporter: A group of Willamette University students are occupying the Putnam University Center on campus, demanding the university divest from the U.S. arms industry which...