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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

Incoming SESP dean David Figlio enters position after years of teaching, research

February 5, 2017

Human development and social policy Prof. David Figlio estimates he’s taught more than 13,000 students over the course of his professional career. Now, he’ll oversee more than 700 undergraduate...

Kellogg professor develops program to evaluate K-12 education technology

April 6, 2016

Kellogg Prof. Benjamin Jones was working as a macroeconomist for the Obama administration when he first became interested in improving learning and technology for K-12 education. Jones, a faculty associate...

Brains increasingly matter more than beauty in a partner, Northwestern psychologist finds

February 16, 2016

Men increasingly prefer brains to beauty in long-term romantic partners, according to a recent study co-led by a Northwestern professor. Psychologists from NU and the University of Innsbruck in Austria...

The Evanston Community Foundation launched the Evanston Two-Generation Education Initiative Feb. 18. The program provides education and financial guidance for parents and opportunities for early education for their children.

Foundation launches ‘2-generation’ program

March 7, 2014

Busy. Resilient. Passionate.  These are some words 13 mothers used to describe themselves at the first session of the Evanston Two-Generation Education Initiative, which combines education for parents...

Evanston nonprofit launches two-generation initiative using Northwestern research

February 25, 2014

A local nonprofit is launching a two-generation educational initiative using data from Northwestern’s Institute for Policy Research. The Evanston Community Foundation pilot program will encourage...

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