NEON Kidz - Novel Education Options Network

03/03/2026

Neon Kidz Page, 2026 NEON Education EXPO , Silverleaf School

03/02/2026

NEON Kidz annual 2026 education expo gave 40 vendors a chance to show off what they offer to better education in our community. Education is the key to our future and currently Oregon 4th graders scored 50th in the nation according to the Nation's Scorecard 2025 NAEP (NATIONAL ASSESSMENT
OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS). We believe every child deserves an excellent education!

03/02/2026

More pictures of our 2026 annual education expo at the Keizer Event Center on Saturday.

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

If you haven't heard of the Dissident Teacher yet on Substack, it is a very interesting peek into what is happening at public schools with very practical advice on how to navigate the system or find better choices elsewhere.

Check out this link about "How to Choose Your Child's School". https://open.substack.com/pub/educatedandfree/p/how-to-choose-your-childs-school?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

NEON Kidz - Novel Education Options Network, 2026 NEON Education EXPO , Salem-Keizer Public Schools

A mutual reached out to me for guidance on choosing his young children's school for next year. In talking to him, I realized that there are probably a number of people who would like an insider's guide to the topics to look into and questions to ask to support the long-term happiness of your child a...

03/01/2026

Thank you to our 40 superior education vendors today who showcased amazing opportunities for students in our community. Also a BIG shout out to our team that worked hard to make it amazing! We had great conversations today, and listened to great speakers encourage parents to secure the best school choices for their children to succeed.

Victory Academy , Kroc Center Salem, Summit Academy, LLC, Northwest Treasures, OCEANetwork, RiverCity Rock Star Academy, Creative Discoveries Preschool, Corban University, Amanda Schenkenberger, Classical Conversations of Salem, Oregon, Community Counseling,

02/27/2026

Hey, if you want to help your children become successful but feel that homeschooling is just too overwhelming -- come listen to Amanda Schenkenberger at our education expo on Saturday, 10 am. She will be talking about homeschooling multiple children - she is currently homeschooling her 4 boys - and has a heart to encourage parents.

We have 40 vendors signed up. The expo is FREE, from 9 am to 1 pm. Here is a rough estimate of the speakers.
9 AM Josh Adams,"The Importance of Education".
10 AM Amanda Schenkenberger, "How To Homeschool Multiple Kids".
11 AM Patrick Nurre, geologist, "What Do Rocks Tell us?"
12 PM Mike Shrock, "Winning & Keeping the Hearts of Your Children."

Neon Kidz Page, OCEANetwork,

02/22/2026

THANK YOU kYKN for talking about the EXPO next week!

https://kykn.com/podcast/newsmakers-at-noon-2-16-26/

At 12:30, Deborah Butler joins the show to promote the NEON Kidz 4th Annual Education Expo, happening Saturday, February 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Keizer Event Center. The event focuses on educational opportunities, resources for families, and community connections. @1430 KYKN KBZY Radio, Northwest Treasures, Amanda Schenkenberger, Keizertimes, Neon Kidz Page, NEON Kidz - Novel Education Options Network, 2026 NEON Education EXPO

On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter welcome Nick Hill of the Marion & Polk PAC for updates on upcoming 2026 local races, including Salem mayoral and city council contests in the even-numbered wards. Nick also highlights upcoming community events and encourages listeners to learn more ...

02/21/2026

We are excited for our annual Education Expo next weekend at the Keizer Event Center. Come check out the great opportunities to provide a great education to your kids.
Times are approximate.
1. 9 AM Josh Adams: REMNANT FAMILY MINISTRIES. "The Importance of Education". https://www.fruitlandcommunitychurch.org/general-7
2. 10 AM Amanda Schenkenberger, HOMESCHOOL FAMIILY LEGACY: "How To Homeschool Multiple Kids At The Same Time". https://homeschoolfamilylegacy.com
3. 11 AM Patrick Nurre: NW TREASURES. "What Do Rocks Tell us?" https://northwestrockandfossil.com/speaking-topics/
4. 12 PM Mike Shrock, History teacher and retired Pastor at Living Water Church. "Winning and Keeping the Hearts of Your Children."

OCEANetwork, Kroc Center Salem, Northwest Treasures, Salem Reporter, Keizertimes, Neon Kidz Page, Amanda Schenkenberger
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