Salem is dog friendly and dogs are allowed in all parks, provided they are on a leash. It goes without saying that your dog needs to be properly trained before you should take them to a park. While Salem itself doesn’t have a leash law, for now, dogs are required to be on a leash…
Homeschooling is actually fairly common here. We have many groups, statewide as well as local, for families that are considering home schooling their children. Homeschoolers have some specific rules they have to follow in Oregon and you can read the rules at the Oregon Department of Education site. There is also excellent information at the…
In some states Charter and magnet schools are really common. While Salem has charter schools, they are still relatively new to the area. Charter schools are public schools so there isn’t an additional cost to attend, other than parental provided transportation. In Salem, entry into the Charter school is strictly by lottery. Parents that want…