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A building with signage reading “Evanston/Skokie School District 65.”

[Photo] Illinois faces educator shortage in nearly two-thirds of all educational agencies, report finds

March 27, 2024
The side of a red brick building with bushes in front of it, blue windows and lettering that reads: “Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center.”

[Photo] Narishea Parham named director of Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Center

May 22, 2023
A red brick building with the words “Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center.”

[Photo] District 65 Board of Education discusses support for students with IEPs, English Language Learners

March 28, 2023
The exterior of the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center, a brick building with large windows.

[Photo] District 65 to recommend asbestos abatement for three schools

February 20, 2023
Chute Middle School’s gym will be closed for at least two months following the discovery of asbestos.

[Photo] Asbestos found in Chute Middle School gymnasium

January 24, 2023
A red brick building with the words "Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center"

[Photo] D65 projects declining enrollment for next 5 years

January 17, 2023
A brown building with large windows and a sign reading “Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center”

[Photo] District 65 elects Soo La Kim as vice president, prioritizes labor management and collaboration partnerships

August 29, 2022
The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center. The building is red brick with blue glass windows.

[Photo] District 65 reflects on 2021-22 school year, discusses disproportionately high suspension rates for Black students

June 14, 2022
The front of the Evanston/Skokie District 65 building.

[Photo] The Illinois State Board of Education might change its standardized testing system. Here’s what Evanston educators think

April 21, 2022
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] District 65 board elects Sergio Hernandez and Marquise Weatherspoon as next president, vice president

April 18, 2022
The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center, located at 1500 McDaniel Ave. The building is tan with blocky frosted windows and a frame of greenery.

[Photo] District 65 talks academic growth with new accelerated math curriculum

April 5, 2022
The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center, located at 1500 McDaniel Ave. The building is tan with blocky frosted windows and a frame of greenery.

[Photo] District 65 Academic Skills Centers improve grade level standards attainment, aim to expand

April 5, 2022
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] District 65 board approves plan to establish 5th Ward school

March 14, 2022
The Evanston/Skokie District 65 Education Center

[Photo] A D65 drama teacher sued the district over antiracism programming. Here’s how it has unfolded so far.

February 28, 2022
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] D65 two-way immersion program centers Spanish language development, promotes cultural identity

February 7, 2022
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] Local early childhood education centers successfully reduce Pre-K education disparities

February 1, 2022
A photo of the outside of the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center. On the outside of the building, letters spell out the name of the center.

[Photo] District 65 Student Assignment Project gets input on magnet schools, school boundaries

January 30, 2022
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] District 65 Personnel, Building and Grounds and Finance Committee hears facilities updates

January 25, 2022
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] D65 board talks emergency preparedness procedures

December 15, 2021
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] District 65 announces no school on Monday or Tuesday

November 22, 2021
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] District 65 Board hears updates on mental health and Special Services

November 17, 2021
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] D65 administration introduces Aspiring Leaders program to board

November 16, 2021
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows is a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] District 65 appoints students to 2021-2022 Superintendent Student Advisory Committee

November 12, 2021
The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center, a red brick building with large glass windows and foliage out front.

[Photo] District 65 announces proposed upcoming vaccine clinic with city for children

October 27, 2021
Exterior of the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center, a brick building with large windows.

[Photo] District 65 students continue to adopt technology use for in-person learning

October 6, 2021
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] District 65 SEPAC guest speakers discuss accessibility in education

October 6, 2021
The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center, a red brick building with large glass windows and foliage out front.

[Photo] District 65 to continue requiring face coverings regardless of vaccination status

July 13, 2021
The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center, a red brick building with large glass windows and foliage out front.

[Photo] District 65 faces lawsuit from teacher based on antiracist curriculum

June 29, 2021
The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center, a red brick building with large glass windows and foliage out front.

[Photo] Superintendent Horton presents District 65 community updates on finances, upcoming plans

June 28, 2021
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] District 65 school board receives update on culture and climate, social emotional learning

May 18, 2021
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] D65 names three principals, an assistant principal

May 18, 2021
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center, a red-brick building with large and plated glass windows are pictured. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] D65 celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 13, 2021
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] Evanston/Skokie School District 65 board welcomes Donna Wang Su during reorganization meeting

May 3, 2021
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center, a red-brick building with large and plated glass windows are pictured. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] District 65 board member Rebeca Mendoza resigns

May 3, 2021
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] District 65 outlines early plans for 2021-22 school year

April 27, 2021
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center, a red-brick building with large and plated glass windows are pictured. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] District 65 intends state spring assessment administration despite pandemic

April 26, 2021
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] District 65 Policy Committee meeting presents new achievement data

April 13, 2021
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] District 65 to celebrate second LGBTQ+ Equity Week

April 11, 2021
The photo shows Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center, a red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building, in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] District 65 school board candidates discuss LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum

March 31, 2021
A brown building with a silver sign that reads “Evanston/Skokie District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center”

[Photo] D65 to launch hybrid learning model Feb. 16

January 20, 2021
The photo shows Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center, a red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building, in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] Homophobic slur left in D65 vice president’s ransacked car

January 12, 2021
The photo shows Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center, a red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building, in front of a sidewalk.

[Photo] With health metrics under review, District 65 delays hybrid learning launch

January 5, 2021
The Evanston/Skokie District 65 Education Center, at 1500 McDaniel Avenue. On Friday, Superintendent Devon Horton announced the district would not return to in-person instruction on Nov. 16.

[Photo] D65 postpones return to in-person learning

October 30, 2020
The Evanston/Skokie District 65 Education Center, at 1500 McDaniel Avenue.

[Photo] D65 officials answer questions about reopening plans, online learning

July 30, 2020
The Evanston/Skokie District 65 Education Center, at 1500 McDaniel Avenue.

[Photo] D65 board reviews new support policies for LGBTQ+ staff, students

April 23, 2020
Daily file photo by Patrick Svitek

[Photo] D65 cerrará todas sus escuelas, enseñará en línea hasta el 12 de abril

March 15, 2020
The Evanston/Skokie District 65 Education Center, at 1500 McDaniel Avenue. District 65 will close all schools and switch to online learning until April 12.

[Photo] D65 to close all buildings, implements online learning through April 12

March 13, 2020
The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center, 1500 McDaniel Avenue. District 65 has said it is against arming teachers.

[Photo] Illinois Association of School Boards considers arming teachers

October 22, 2019
The Joseph E. Hill Education Center, 1500 McDaniel Ave.

[Photo] In Focus: Parents of students with disabilities say Evanston schools are failing to support their children

May 30, 2019
The Joseph E. Hill Education Center, 1500 McDaniel Ave. Parents at a District 65 school met to brainstorm solutions for a gap in test scores between black students and white students.

[Photo] Black students in several grades do not meet college benchmark readiness at King Arts School

March 22, 2019
The Joseph E. Hill Education Center, 1500 McDaniel Ave. Lincolnwood Elementary School principal Max Weinberg sent a letter to the school community the day after the shooting at Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh.

[Photo] Lincolnwood Elementary principal denounces racism at the school following Pittsburgh shooting

November 8, 2018
The Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Education Center holds the offices for Evanston/Skokie School District 65. Foundation 65, a nonprofit that supports the district, announced it would provide $275,000 in grants this year.

[Photo] Foundation 65 to provide $275,000 in literacy, arts grants

September 20, 2017
Street signs at the intersection of Central Street and Poplar Avenue. Work began Sept. 18 to rebuild an underground manhole and install new cable and conduit near the streets.

[Photo] Improvements begin on Central Street, Poplar Avenue

September 19, 2017
University Police's headquarters on Davis Street. Some police officers took a class this week on bicycle policing.

[Photo] University Police bike training focused on mobility, officer approachability

August 5, 2017
The Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Education Center holds the offices for Evanston/Skokie School District 65. School board members working on implementing a policy passed in March that aims to better support transgender students.

[Photo] D65 board develops procedures to implement transgender policy

May 14, 2017
The Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Education Center holds the offices for Evanston/Skokie School District 65. There are five District 65 school board candidates running for four-year terms and one running unopposed for a two-year term.

[Photo] D65 board candidates focus on funding, racial equity

April 3, 2017
The Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Education Center holds the offices for Evanston/Skokie School District 65. On Monday, the district's board passed a contingency plan should next month's referendum fail to pass.

[Photo] D65 school board members introduce contingency plan in case referendum does not pass

March 22, 2017
The Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Education Center holds the offices for Evanston/Skokie School District 65. Five candidates for the District 65 school board spoke at a forum Tuesday night.

[Photo] District 65 board candidates discuss $4.5 million deficit, equity at education forum

January 25, 2017
The Joseph E. Hill Early Education Center. Last month, the District 65 Educators’ Council began a strike process to urge board members to strike a deal on contract negotiations.

[Photo] District 65 teachers, board continue negotiating as possible strike date looms

November 15, 2016
The Joseph E. Hill Early Education Center serves about 450 early childhood students and their families annually in district 65. Jennifer Lewin was appointed as STEM director to act as a liaison between the district and the University.

[Photo] Northwestern appoints STEM coordinator for partnership with District 65

October 13, 2016
University Police finished its relocation earlier this month. UP's new headquarters, 1201 Davis St., is farther from the Northwestern campus but offers more space.

[Photo] University Police moves to larger facility

September 23, 2013
Evanston Police officer Sean O'Brien and his girlfriend Mallory Navarra pose for photos outside the city council chamber at a March ceremony. O'Brien was given the Illinois Department of Public Health's Hero Award on Wednesday.

[Photo] Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn gives Hero Award to Evanston cop

May 22, 2013
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