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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Education

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Sergio Hernandez Jr., D65 board incumbent, talks equity-focused education and addressing racial disparities

March 15, 2023

Growing up, Sergio Hernandez Jr. said he found it challenging to navigate the American school system without strong bilingual services for his parents, both of whom are immigrants. Hernandez said it...

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Mya Wilkins, D65 board incumbent, talks opportunity gap and social-emotional learning

March 15, 2023

The memory of her grandfather helped inspire Mya Wilkins’ passion for education, eventually leading to her run for Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education. “My grandfather had to stop...

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Monique Parsons, D202 board incumbent, talks equity and school safety

March 15, 2023

For Monique Parsons, running for reelection to the Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education continues a lifelong mission.  “It's a natural part of who I am, who I've been in...

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Mirah Anti, D202 board incumbent, talks mental health and redesigning class structures

March 15, 2023

Mirah Anti doesn’t shy away from asking hard questions. In Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education meetings, Anti pushes fellow board members to acknowledge how their racially...

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Leah Piekarz, D202 board candidate, talks mental health and school safety

March 15, 2023

Leah Piekarz worked as a counselor at Evanston Township High School for 21 years, advocating as a union leader and helping start a program to set students up with career-oriented classes. Now, having...

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