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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Arturo Fuerte, Willard Elementary School music teacher, is one of 30 finalists for the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching this year. He said he loves the mess in the music room because it shows how much he and the students work. In his free time, Fuerte coaches 23 student bands.

Golden Apple teaching award finalist impacts Willard Elementary School students

February 19, 2020

Now a finalist for the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching, Arturo Fuerte has been recognized for his work in music instruction. But if not for an educator in his life, he may never have picked...

Corey Winchester, a history and social sciences teacher at Evanston Township High School. Winchester was selected as a finalist for the Golden Apple Award.

ETHS teacher selected as finalist for Golden Apple Award

February 7, 2019

Corey Winchester, a history and social sciences teacher at Evanston Township High School, was selected as a finalist for the 2019 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching, according to a news release...

Evanston teacher wins Golden Apple teaching award

May 13, 2015

A second grade teacher at an Evanston/Skokie School District 65 school won a regional award Wednesday that recognizes teachers who make a difference in the lives of students. James Schamber, a teacher...

Three Evanston teachers move to final round for teaching excellence award

April 5, 2015

Three Evanston teachers have been named finalists for an award that showcases teachers in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs who strive to make differences in the lives of their students. Andrea Macksood,...

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