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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


Evanston/Skokie District 65 to work with consultant to assess teacher appraisal system

February 25, 2013

Evanston/Skokie District 65 will look to a long-standing survey partner to assess the district’s teacher evaluation system. A $73,132-a-year contract with ECRA Group, Inc., passed in a consent agenda...

District 65 efforts in place to mitigate Common Core transition, superintendent says

November 30, 2012

In preparation for Illinois’ transition to assessments covering more rigorous Common Core State Standards, state officials are increasing student performance expectations on the Illinois Standards Achievement...

A standing-room-only crowd of more than 180 listen to the school board discussion of Evanston-Skokie District 65's recently revised performance appraisal system Monday night.

Performance appraisal system draws ire from teachers, union officials

November 5, 2012

Evanston-Skokie School District 65's revised performance appraisal system drew much questioning Monday from teachers, union officials and school board members. Many of the more than 180 people who attended...

Jean Luft, president of the District 65 Educators' Council, and D65 teachers thank the school board for approving the agreement between the board and DEC.

Evanston teachers avoided strike as CPS battled over contracts

September 26, 2012

One week ago today, more than 350,000 students returned to their classrooms after a seven-day break during the Chicago teachers’ strike, the city’s first in 25 years. While debate raged over teachers'...

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