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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

District 65 Assistant Superintendent of Schools Andalib Khelghati speaks at Kingsley Elementary School. Khelghati said he is confident that the achievement gap between Black, Latinx students and white students can be narrowed.

Kingsley parents, district officials point to teacher evaluation system to address racial achievement gap

May 10, 2019

In response to multiple metrics that indicate lower achievement levels among black and Latinx students in Evanston/Skokie School District 65, parents are pointing toward flaws in teacher and principal...

David Blight and Marcus Campbell discuss at Evanston Township High School. Blight talked about his newest book, “Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom.”

Author and scholar David Blight discusses his writing process, Frederick Douglass

January 27, 2019

Author and professor David Blight said at a discussion at Evanston Township High School on Friday that he struggled to portray a different side of Frederick Douglass because of the powerful narrative Douglass...

Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave.  Community members spoke during Monday’s City Council meeting about their concerns for the priority-based budgeting survey.

Residents say budget survey endangers programs helping underprivileged communities

May 22, 2018

Community members at a City Council meeting Monday voiced their frustration over the priority-based budgeting survey and advocated for programs affecting underprivileged communities in Evanston. The...

Rev. Dr. Patricia Efiom speaks at an equity meeting Tuesday night. Efiom outlined a plan to gain the community’s input on a potential proposal to City Council regarding equity.

Second equity town hall sees low attendance

April 19, 2017

Rev. Dr. Patricia Efiom hosted the second of five town halls at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center on Tuesday night to discuss issues of access, equity and empowerment in Evanston. “A big part of my job...

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