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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

Evanston school district officials said Thursday they intended to review local policy following a directive from the Trump administration. The directive revoked protections allowing transgender students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity.

Evanston school officials respond to Trump’s revocation of transgender bathroom order

February 23, 2017

Board members from Evanston’s two school districts said Thursday that they intended to review local policy after President Donald Trump revoked protections allowing transgender students to use the bathrooms...

There are four open spots on the Evanston Township High School/District 202 board in the April elections. Several of the candidates said they wanted to continue on initiatives the board is already acting on.

District 202 candidates aim to reaffirm board’s commitment to equity

February 9, 2017

Candidates for the four open spots on the Evanston Township High School/District 202 board affirmed their commitment to promoting equity in education, a much-discussed topic in the district community. Several...

School District 202, along with Evanston/Skokie School District 65, could lose millions of dollars under a new state Senate bill that would reallocate funds. The bill passed the Senate last Tuesday, and it is currently being reviewed in the Illinois House.

Education officials struggle with current funding proposals

May 15, 2016

Although Evanston education officials said they do not agree with Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposal to fund education using the current model, they do not believe new Illinois Senate legislation to reallocate...

Evanston Township High School board members discuss strategies for appointing someone to fill a vacant board seat at an open meeting Wednesday night. After about 90 minutes of public and private deliberation, the board determined it could not select someone, turning the decision over to the regional superintendent.

District 202 board unable to fill vacant seat

July 1, 2015

Board members of School District 202 turned over to regional superintendent Bruce Brown the task of selecting a new member to fill the board's vacant seat at a special meeting Wednesday evening. Tensions...

ETHS, District 65 stand to lose millions from state budget proposal

May 29, 2015

Evanston schools could lose up to almost $9 million in state assets if a bill passes that reforms funding for Illinois schools. The losses — about $6.6 million for Evanston/Skokie School District...

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