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The Daily Northwestern

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


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District 65 to expand Dual Language program, parents remain concerned about Bessie Rhodes closure

April 15, 2024

As Evanston/Skokie School District 65 plans to expand District 65’s Dual Language program to middle school students in the 2024-25 school year, parents of students at the Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of...

Evanston/Skokie District 65 parents attended the Two-Way Immersion program information session at Dawes Elementary School.

D65 discusses bilingual curriculum at TWI night, middle school program remains under question

November 9, 2023

Around 20 Evanston/Skokie District 65 parents attended a Two-Way Immersion program information session on Thursday at Dawes Elementary School. The event was led by D65’s Multilingual Program Director...

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

March 28, 2023

The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education discussed efforts to support students with Individualized Education Programs — which ensure students with disabilities receive necessary services...

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

February 7, 2022

Evanston/Skokie School District 65’s Two-Way Immersion program has enriched the bilingual education of native Spanish and English speakers. The program places English as a second language students...

 Orrington Elementary School, 2636 Orrington Ave., is one of 10 elementary schools in Evanston/Skokie School District 65. Amy Correa, the district's new bilingual/ESL program director, hopes to expand supports across schools.

New District 65 bilingual/ESL director hopes to expand support

October 4, 2017

As an immigrant from Cuba, Amy Correa said she was stuck in a “sink or swim” situation when she moved to the United States as a child for her education. Her difficult experience navigating the American...

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