Education
$6M in construction work on D65 agenda
Monday, March 15, 2010, at 7:43 am by Bill SmithAbout $6 million in summer construction work at several schools is scheduled to be approved by the District 65 Board of Education at its meeting this evening.
ETHS unveils $1.6 million in budget cuts
Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 5:00 am by Evanston ReviewWorkshop to brief non-profit boards on finances
Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at 5:24 pm by Amy MondayThe Evanston Community Foundation is sponsoring a workshop this month to brief board members of non-profit groups on how to provide financial oversight for the organizations they serve.
Whether of not they have financial backgrounds, board members and the board as a whole have an important role in providing financial oversight and protecting the assets of the organization.
Dance Marathon raises $854K
Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at 7:08 am by Northwestern NewsMore than 1,000 Northwestern University students danced for 30 straight hours at Norris University Center in the 36th annual Dance Marathon over the weekend, netting $854,396 in total gifts and in-kind donations.
Private support modest for Evanston library
Monday, March 8, 2010, at 11:21 am by Bill SmithAs branch library supporters embark on an effort to raise nearly a half million a year to keep the branches open, Evanston Now has learned that total private support for Evanston's libraries has averaged roughly half that amount in recent years.
Kids stressed? This could be why
Monday, March 8, 2010, at 11:05 am by District 65All this week Evanston/Skokie School District 65 students in grades three through eight are taking the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT). Depending on the child's grade level, areas tested include reading, mathematics, science, and writing.
Four schools win state awards
Friday, March 5, 2010, at 8:44 am by Bill SmithFour Evanston/Skokie District 65 schools have received awards from the state board of education for their performance on state tests.
Of the four schools in the district where more than half the students are from low income families, two -- Dawes and Oakton elementary schools -- qualified for the state's Spotlight Schools award.
CNN correspondent to speak at NU commencement
Thursday, March 4, 2010, at 8:17 am by Northwestern NewsChristiane Amanpour, CNN's chief international correspondent, will speak at Northwestern University's 152nd Commencement on June 18 and will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree.
Dance Marathon fundraiser this weekend
Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at 3:19 pm by Northwestern NewsMore than 1,000 Northwestern University students will attempt to dance for 30 straight hours this weekend as part of one of the world’s largest student-run philanthropies.
All kindergarteners may get desired schools
Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at 8:49 am by Bill SmithDistrict 65 staffers told the school board Tuesday night that, based on results of last week's registration process, it may be possible to accommodate all kindergarten students this fall at their first-choice schools.
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