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Gun Crime in Evanston: A Cultural Issue
A series of violent and spectacular gun-related incidents across the City has led to questions about citizen safety, gun control, gangs, and community involvement. |
Library Board Members Explain Their Decision to Play It by the State Rules Book
Members of the Evanston Library Board held their first of two forums on Aug. 28, explaining their Aug. 4 decision to exercise their statutory authority to determine the library’s budget and to direct City Council to levy property taxes in an amount determined by the library board. |
Teachers' Education Improves Learning in the Very Young
As education research uncovers the roots of learning, it focuses not only on the earliest learners but on how parents, caregivers and teachers foster cognitive and social development. |
Freshman Humanities Shows Promise, Needs Fine-Tuning
The Freshman Humanities program at Evanston Township High School is showing "encouraging results," according to a second-year evaluation presented to the District 202 School Board on June 28. |
Guest Essay: The Students Need You
I am proud of Evanston’s public schools. On August 30, District 65’s school year will be off to a full start with an outstanding group of dedicated teachers, administrators, and support personnel all ready to deliver the best education possible. Yet, an achievement gap persists. |
Guest Essay: Support a Teenager, Touch the Future
Evanston Township High School is a vibrant school offering students exceptional learning experiences. Each year we have countless examples of students thriving and excelling: students who soar in the classroom; students who win awards in science, |
Guest Essay: Welcome to the 2010-11 School Year
District 65 is where more than 6,500 youngsters are nourished in their quest for knowledge. Whether new to the district or the family of a returning student, you will see that the array of services and opportunities offered here are among the best anywhere. |
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| Nine Shootings in 12 Months | In the past twelve months, roughly mid-August 2009, through mid-August 2010, there have been at least eight incidents in which at least one person was shot, and one in which shots struck an occupied car, resulting in at least four fatalities in Evanston. The RoundTable sat down with Evanston Chief of Police Richard Eddington to get an update on the status of the investigations into each incident.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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