Weddle Elementary served as a host location for the Indian Education program within the…read moreSalem-Keiser district that my brother works for. It was the first time we participated, and we made it a family affairs, with both of our girls qualifying as our decendents with our tribal affiliation. We enjoyed dinner in their cafeteria before splitting into groups for learning sessions. The school was clean and cheerful. I enjoyed seeing all of the kids' artwork displayed as we walked through the halls. We attended a robotics class and a native class that focused on geography and traditions. We all learned how to make cornhusk dolls and left with one of our own. Thank you Salem-Keiser for recognizing and teaching Native American culture in public schools!

A Life-Changing Experience at Salem Academy…read more Middle school can be a tough time for kids, but Salem Academy's Bridge 56 program offers something truly special. It gives students the independence they need while still providing the support and guidance to help them succeed. Our son started at Salem Academy in 5th grade, and this school has changed his life in ways we never could have imagined. Unlike public schools, Salem Academy looks at the whole child--focusing not just on academics, but also on character and personal growth. It's a safe, encouraging place where kids can learn, grow, and become who they were meant to be, surrounded by positive role models and supportive peers. Now, as we approach graduation, our family will forever be grateful for our time at Salem Academy.

We have 4 Kids attending, Elementary through High School. You can't please everyone but the…read moreAdministration does a good job of seeking to Honor the Lord with their principles and core values. Biblical worldview and parent partnership is a high priority in this community and we have a great respect for the integrity of the leadership

Valley Enquiry Charter School has been taken over by a selfish school board and is going downhill…read more Last year, toward the end of the school year, the school board decided to fire all of the Salem-Keizer teachers in the school because they didn't want to be connected to Salem-Keizer anymore. They wanted to have charter teachers. They did this even though they can't afford to pay the teachers properly or give them proper insurance, and the majority of parents and staff disagreed. In fact, the original charter teachers quit when their Salem-Keizer counterparts were fired because of how they felt about the board and their decision. The board scrambled to quickly replace the entire staff over the summer, not leaving any planning time for the new teachers. Due to this, my son's 4th grade class has had endless problems, and his teacher is now out on permanent leave. So, we lost all our teachers, and the teachers we did get have been struggling, and the board has not once acknowledged that they have caused any problems or created any hurt. Instead of taking any accountability or acknowledging the problems that they've caused, this board wants to push ahead with expanding into Middle School. You see, their kids are younger, so the board members who are parents won't be affected by any problems they cause in the middle school because they'll have time to work it out before their kids get there. That's why they won't wait or listen to concerns; they care only for their own self interests. You may not be aware of this, but in Oregon charter school boards are allowed to vote themselves into power. Other charter schools have seen how unfair this is and have included staff in the votes. But not this board. This board has only shown over and over again that they want to have absolute control and power, they do not care about anyone else's opinion, and they will do whatever they want regardless of how bad it is for the students and the school

My daughter attends for preschool and daycare. I appreciate the structure and consistency of the…read moreprogram. Curriculum themes (seasons, colors, holidays, etc) are integrated with reading, pre-writing and storytelling, counting, art, and music (my daughter loves to sing the songs she's learned) and biblical stories. She is proud to know about rules, consequences, manners, and personal responsibility: i.e. clean up, sharing, communicating, etc. and has made many friends. She loves her teacher and the day care staff, all of whom are warm, knowledgeable, gentle and supportive. And she comes home happy! What could be improved? At drop-off, we working parents are in a rush, and the daycare staff isn't as cohesive as I believe they could be in helping with the transition . . . it's a little bumpy. I've seen where teachers and staff come to the car to get the kids and bring them in: I liked it because it saves time and the transition is clear-cut. Other than this minor issue, Sonshine School has been a blessing for us and I would highly recommend it.

Teaches using the Inquiry Method: "Memorizing facts and information is not the most important skill…read morein today's world. Facts change, and information is readily available -- what's needed is an understanding of how to get and make sense of the mass of data." Nice school campus. Co-located with the school for the deaf.

We have 3 grandkids that go here, the staff is amazing, They are learning more than our other…read moregrandchildren at secular schools. The programs are fun, the staff are kind and loving towards the kids and others. We are so grateful for everyone and would highly recommend sending your children here

The school does not stay true to their purpose, they don't take responsibility for poor teaching…read moreand communication and do not stand firm on their core beliefs. Extremely disappointed in what this school claims to be and their lack of care for the students, welfare and communication with students, staff and parents.

They are very patient and caring about our child. The director and the teachers here are top notch!read more

My daughter has been going here for 11 months. Though there aren't many reviews for this daycare,…read moreall the same kids are still here from when I first enrolled my daughter a year ago, so I imagine there are a lot of other satisfied parents. The teachers/caretakers are what make a school/daycare a good experience or not. Lori and Jessie have been the primary teachers and both are extremely dedicated and care a lot about the children. Lori has always gone the extra mile to keep me updated on my daughter. My daughter runs up to her excited every day. The daycare is tidy/orderly, they do a lot of crafts, they provide healthy snacks, if you forget your kids lunch they won't call you and tell you to bring something, they'll find something for them to eat, etc. They try to be as accommodating as possible. I do think they need another full-time teacher, for support, in case anyone gets sicks, and just to make things easier for them. I also think whoever owns LMA should be more involved in helping the Salem location grow.