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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

Northwestern graduates who received financial aid make nearly $30,000 over national median

Northwestern graduates who received financial aid make nearly $30,000 over national median

September 30, 2015

Northwestern graduates who receive federal financial aid during their time at NU have a median yearly income of $64,100 10 years after graduation — nearly $30,000 more than the national figure, according...

District 65 budget cuts to eliminate 29 full-time positions

April 2, 2015

The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education approved a budget restructuring plan that will effectively cut 29 full-time staffers. The layoffs — effective July 1 — come in light...

Julie Fain, an activist involved with More Than a Score Chicago, speaks to a group of Evanston parents and teachers about opting out of PARCC testing. More Than a Score opposes the amount of time, resources and manpower dedicated to administering standardized testing in CPS.

Evanston parents, teachers discuss potential detriments of PARCC testing

March 31, 2015

Parents, teachers and community members met Tuesday evening to discuss the possibility of children enrolled in Evanston school districts opting out of future state-mandated PARCC testing. About 20...

Annual STEM event focuses on K-12 education

November 5, 2014

The Northwestern Office of STEM Education Partnerships hosted its sixth annual statewide STEM Summit on Wednesday, highlighting the importance of K-12 STEM education. The summit featured a keynote...

Education experts speak Wednesday in Harris Hall about the impact of educational reform across different fields. The panel was hosted by Northwestern’s chapter of Students for Education Reform, which aims to inform students about changes in education policy and how it affects local schools.

Panel of experts discuss national education reform

October 30, 2014

Five education experts spoke in a panel discussion Wednesday evening addressing education reform, including establishing a standard curriculum for students. The panel, held in Harris Hall, drew about...

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