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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


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Ndona Muboyayi, D65 board candidate, talks achievement gap and equity in literacy

March 15, 2023

Ndona Muboyayi, a fifth-generation Evanston resident, attended both Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and Evanston Township High School District 202 schools. But as a student, she said she faced adversity...

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John Martin, D65 board candidate, talks improving communication and transparency between board and community

March 15, 2023

John Martin, senior manager at Chicago-based company CSC Corptax, helps corporations implement tax accounting software. Now, he hopes to bring that expertise to the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board...

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Omar Salem, D65 board candidate, talks social equity and fiscal responsibility in schools

March 15, 2023

Omar Salem, an Evanston/Skokie School District 65 parent, said he’s consistently been frustrated with how the district communicates with parents, students and the community.  That’s one of the...

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Mya Wilkins, D65 board incumbent, talks opportunity gap and social-emotional learning

March 15, 2023

The memory of her grandfather helped inspire Mya Wilkins’ passion for education, eventually leading to her run for Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education. “My grandfather had to stop...

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Evanston school board candidates say campaigning costs pose barriers

March 8, 2023

After the November 2022 elections, Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education candidate Omar Salem said he and his daughter collected over 200 old lawn signs from around the city. He painted...

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