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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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Sergio Hernandez Jr., D65 board incumbent, talks equity-focused education and addressing racial disparities

March 15, 2023

Growing up, Sergio Hernandez Jr. said he found it challenging to navigate the American school system without strong bilingual services for his parents, both of whom are immigrants. Hernandez said it...

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District 65 raises childcare fees, announces High Five! award winners

January 31, 2023

The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education recognized two staff members and awarded them the High Five! award on Monday. Other items discussed by the Board increased childcare fees, with...

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In Focus: As Evanston braces for its first ward redistricting in nearly two decades, residents say changing demographics speak to a lack of affordable housing

June 10, 2022

Growing up in Evanston’s 2nd Ward, Darlene Cannon lived in a mostly Black neighborhood. Since she was born in Evanston more than five decades ago, she has lived within the same four-block radius....

Washington Elementary School, 914 Ashland Ave., is one of ten elementary schools in Evanston/Skokie School District 65. The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education is considering placing a referendum on April’s ballot that will impose a $14.5 million tax increase.

District 65 Board to consider referendum raising property taxes

January 4, 2017

The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education will vote next week on whether to put a property tax referendum on the municipal ballots in April in the face of potential million-dollar cuts...

Unknown illness affects many at Washington Elementary School

November 5, 2014

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 contacted city health officials on Friday after an “unusually large number” of students and staff at a district school became ill. Students and staff from Washington...

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