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Superintendent Castañeda and Eleanore Ryan on School Budgets and Student Support
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Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza speaks with Superintendent Andrea Castañeda and comedian Eleanore Ryan about:
- Andrea's experience leading the Salem-Keizer School District through financial hardship and her commitment to transparency and growth.
- The increasing need for behavioral and mental health support in elementary schools and how the district is responding.
- Why investing in relationships, community engagement, and joy-driven leadership matters for public education.
- And much more!
Timestamps:
00:02:14 – Sharing personal journeys of resilience
00:03:07 – The weight of school budget decisions
00:04:49 – Grace vs. accountability in education
00:13:06 – Breaking down school funding myths
00:27:00 – Expanding behavioral health services
00:41:05 – Embracing leadership during adversity
00:54:07 – Coffee and pastries crawl brainstorm
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