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LAKE PARK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 108: Preparing for Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences

Lake Park High School will host parent-teacher conferences at both campuses on Thursday, October 24 from 5:00-8:30 p.m. and Friday, October 25 from 7:30-12 noon.

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

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EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 202: ETHS District 202 Board hosts community conversations for 2019-20

The ETHS District 202 Board of Education is hosting two events during the 2019-20 school year to discuss progress since the adoption of District goals and how the Board manages the work of the goals.

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2019

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COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 59: Strategic Planning Process Involvement

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

Over the course of the fall, CCSD59 has been involved in a strategic planning process facilitated by the Consortium for Educational Change (CEC).

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Evanston elementary school spooked out of celebrating Halloween this year

By Chris Adams | Oct 8, 2019

An Evanston school has decided to cancel Halloween celebrations beginning this year.

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EVANSTON-SKOKIE COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 65: A message regarding Halloween celebrations

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2019

As part of our school and district-wide commitment to equity, we are focused on building community and creating inclusive, welcoming environments for all.

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EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 202: ETHS hosts Family Action Network event with Ta-Nehisi Coates on October 4

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2019

Evanston Township High School will host “The Water Dancer: An Evening with Ta-Nehisi Coates” on Friday, October 4, beginning at 7:00pm, in the school auditorium, located at 1600 Dodge Ave.

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Rep. Mazzochi appointed to Joint Advisory Council on Higher Education in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 29, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) has been named to the Joint Advisory Council on Higher Education in Illinois.

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EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 202: Evanston Township High School celebrates Students of the Month

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2019

Evanston Township High School celebrated Students of the Month at a breakfast on September 27, 2019.

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Elgin school board member named to schools task force on gender-identity equality

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2019

Veronica Noland, a school board member at Elgin School District U-46, was appointed to the Affirming and Inclusive Schools Task Force by Gov. JB Pritzker this week.

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Evanston high school principal named to schools task force on gender-identity equality

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2019

Marcus Campbell, assistant superintendent/principal at Evanston Township High School, was appointed to the Affirming and Inclusive Schools Task Force by Gov. JB Pritzker this week.

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EVANSTON-SKOKIE COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 65: PTA Equity Project: PEP Restaurant Week is September 23-27

By Press release submission | Sep 20, 2019

Restaurants throughout Evanston are joining together for the city’s 2nd Annual Restaurant Week, benefiting the PTA Equity Project, a program created by equity representatives from 13 District 65 schools.

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EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 202: ETHS District 202 receives award for excellence in finance

By Press release submission | Sep 20, 2019

Evanston Township High School District 202 received the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award, recognizing its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018.

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Week of 'leftist transgender ideology' scheduled for Evanston/Skokie students

By W.J. Kennedy | Sep 19, 2019

Evanston/Skokie District 65 students and their parents are about to get a taste of one pro-family activist’s warning about the new state law requiring the teaching of LGBTQ history in public schools.

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State Rep. Mazzochi to honor Golden Apple Award teachers Sept. 21

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 6, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is set to fete Golden Apple Award winners and other school volunteers from her 47th District at an upcoming recognition breakfast in Oak Brook Terrace.

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Morrison: State must solve pension-fund crisis

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 4, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) said he wonders how much longer the state can survive under the weight of its runaway teacher pension system.

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PARK RIDGE-NILES COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 64: Find out more about Section 504

By Press release submission | Sep 4, 2019

Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 will provide an information session to parents on the recently updated 504 processes parent handbook on Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m. at Roosevelt School (Learning Resource Center), 1001 S. Fairview, Park Ridge.

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EVANSTON-SKOKIE COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 65: Superintendent Search: Leadership Profile Community Forum

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2019

This September, representatives from BWP & Associates search firm will facilitate a number of focus groups for staff, families, students, and community members to give important feedback that will be used to create the superintendent leadership profile.

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PARK RIDGE-NILES COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 64: Supt. Olson welcomes families to the 2019-20 school year

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2019

On behalf of the Board of Education, administration, and staff, welcome to the 2019-20 school year! W

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EVANSTON-SKOKIE COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 65: Important Information: New Student Registration

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2019

District 65 families who wish to enroll their children for the 2019-20 school year are encouraged to complete the registration process before Friday, August 23.