Most of us get our understanding of forensic science from television dramas where crime scene investigators are portrayed closer to super heroes than scientists. But students in Aurora Merry's Forensic Science class know better. (Read the tran

Culinary Arts: Feeding a Passion for Learning

Oct 26th, 2018 9m 16s

It's opening day for the 3 Seasons Restaurant and the first plate of food will soon be served to customers and members of the culinary program advisory board.The restaurant is located in a corner of the high school near where the automotive g

Early Childhood Play: The Key to Building Successful Learners

May 2nd, 2018 14m 39s

There’s a lot at stake when it comes to early childhood education -- and it goes way beyond improving standardized testing scores. The time and effort parents and educators invest in quality early childhood programs today, can have a significa

Making Mistakes and Growing Brains

Feb 22nd, 2018 11m 37s

The Salem School District embraces an educational philosophy that encourages mistakes and rewards continued effort. These are the foundations of a growth mindset and the key to creating better learners. Today's podcast explores the differenc

The Making of The Sound of Music

Jan 22nd, 2018 11m 57s

On February 1 the Salem Performing Arts Department's production of The Sound of Music will open at the Seifert Performing Arts Center. Salem Stories spoke with some of the key directors and performers as they prepared and rehearsed for four pu

The A-B-C's of Standard-Based Report Cards

Dec 18th, 2017 4m 46s

Parents of Salem elementary school students for the first time this fall received report cards without a single "A" on them. For that matter, there were none of the traditional grades we grew up with. Today’s podcast discusses the reason for t

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