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Special Ed teacher sues Salem-Keizer Public Schools over claims of student violence
A special education teacher is suing Salem-Keizer Public Schools for failing to act on disturbing violence in the classroom, which resulted in several injuries and a recommendation from Oregon OSHA for more qualified staff.
Wilsonville Wow & Flutterville child care center closes less than a year after opening
Wow & Flutterville, a child care center that formally opened in January, closed after less than a year in operation. The center formerly used the space where the YMCA used to be and owner Deanna Cohen said it closed over the summer due to low enrollment. “We couldn’t get enrollment. And I’ve never had that happen in the 15 years I’ve owned my other locations,” Cohen said. The other Wow...
Phillips files lawsuit against Newberg school district, seeks $2.5 million in damages
The Newberg-Dundee school district’s already considerable legal woes grew exponentially last week with word that its former superintendent is taking the district to court. Stephen Phillips filed a lawsuit in Yamhill County Circuit Court in mid-September, claiming that through its board of directors the 4,100-student district wrongfully discharged him from the position, as well as breached the contract he signed when he joined the district in 2022. The lawsuit demands a jury trial and upwards of $2.5 million in damages. ...
Westside football wrap: Forest Grove, Tualatin remain undefeated
Below are scores and highlights from last week’s Westside high school football action. Kyle Fabela had 173 total yards and three touchdowns, including one rushing, receiving and on special teams to lead Forest Grove to a 55-0 win over Rex Putnam. Vikings quarterback Nolan Hudgins completed 13-of-18 passes for 126 yards and four touchdowns to help the Vikes improve to 4-0 on the season…Glencoe got two fourth quarter touchdowns, including a 43-yard game-winning scoring run from Daniel Heninger with 45 seconds remaining to defeat La...
School Notes: QPR Trainings, Green Horizons Science Camp and more fall school activities
Lake Oswego School District QPR Trainings These sessions, known as QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) training, are designed to equip participants with the skills to help prevent suicide. QPR Suicide Prevention Training in English: 5:30-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14...
Teachers in Beaverton School District demand better pay, classroom safety
Teachers in the Beaverton School District demonstrated outside their campuses on Monday to demand better pay, classroom safety, and more input into district decision making, while parents and students joined them in support.
Vote for the Maps Credit Union girls Athlete of the Week
As September comes to a close. athletes from Salem- and Keizer-area high schools have delivered another week of standout performances. This week's Maps Credit Union High School girls Athlete of the Week nominees are: ...
Lake Oswego School District opens applications for Bond Development Committee
After months of Long Range Facilities Plan Committee meetings, town halls, open houses, public meetings, studies and findings, the Lake Oswego School District is accepting applications for the Bond Development Committee. This committee is tasked with distilling the priorities of the Lake Oswego School Board and the findings of the long range facilities committee to develop the new capital construction bond package that will appear on a 2025 ballot. The...
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