Not Much Progress in Meeting School Districts’ 2014 Joint Literacy Goal
In January 2014, the School Boards of Districts 65 and 202 adopted a Joint Literacy Goal. The goal states: “District 65 and District 202 will ensure that all students are proficient readers and college and career ready by the time they reach 12th grade.” How to define […]
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March 5: A Tight Deadline for ETHS Hybrid Learning Choice
Families have only three days left to indicate their preference for hybrid learning at Evanston Township High School. Superintendent Eric Witherspoon announced on March 1 that ETHS would implement hybrid learning […]
ETHS Could Transition to Hybrid Learning Model in April
Evanston Township High School officials sent a letter to ETHS families on March 1, saying the high school expects to transition to a hybrid learning model after students return from spring […]
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Young Voices of Evanston
As part of a unit on writing Opinion pieces, Kingsley fifth-graders wrote reviews on a topic of their choice related to 2020. Here are some of the reviews, by students who chose […]
District 202 Lays Out Plan for ‘In-Person Experiences’ at ETHS, Parent Group Calls for In-Person Learning
In a message to Evanston Township High School students, family and staff on Jan. 28, District 202 Superintendent Eric Witherspoon and District 202 Assistant Superintendent/Principal said the high school is […]
Coalition to Reopen Schools Issues ‘Ten Questions for Dr. Witherspoon’
Absence of concrete reopening plans, along with educational and health risks to students prompt group to call on District 202 officials to answer questions vital to ETHS community Amid growing […]
Overall, Students Report a Mixed Experience with Remote Learning at District 65
A recent update on the status of remote learning in School District 65 raised some concerns about the pace of instruction and the level of student engagement (the “Report”). The […]
District 65 Plans Major Changes and Reduction in ‘Footprint’ to Address Projected Deficits
Revised financial projections and the broad parameters of a plan to balance School District 65’s projected deficits were presented to the School Board’s Finance Committee on Feb. 8. The revised […]
The Role of Foster School in the Implementation of School District 65’s Desegregation Plan in 1967 and Its Closing in 1979
Foster School, virtually an all-Black school in 1966, was closed as a neighborhood school in 1967 as part of the District’s desegregation plan, and it was closed altogether in 1979. […]
School District 65 to Consider New Assignment System, New School Boundaries, New School in Fifth Ward
At the District 65 School Board meeting On Feb. 8, Sarita Smith, Manager of Student Assignments at School District 65, laid out a process to revise the District’s student assignment […]
How Are District 65 Students Doing Compared to National Averages?
White students at School District 65 are scoring, on average, 3.84 grade levels above the national average. Hispanic students are scoring at about the national average, and Black students are […]
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COALITION TO REOPEN EVANSTON SCHOOLS CALLS ON DISTRICT 202 TO CREATE MEDICAL ADVISORY GROUP
Lauds Dr. Horton’s leadership in creating group for D65; cites Witherspoon’s January pledge To protect the health of Evanston Township High School’s students, teachers and staff – especially the most […]
Four Profiles of Resilient and Creative Young Evanstonians During the Pandemic
Despite the pervasive uncertainty, isolation, and disruption that Covid-19 has caused, there are considerable lessons of resilience and creativity in the community. Many young Evanstonians, still mindful of safety, […]
District 65 To Launch Student Assignment Advisory Committee
Submitted by School District 65 District 65 is looking for a diverse group of staff, parents/caregivers, and community members to serve on its Student Assignment Advisory Committee (SAAC). The SAAC […]
ETHS Chess Finishes 12th at IHSA State Tournament
Evanston Township High School’s Chess Team finished its season with a 12th-place finish in the Illinois High School Association’s state tournament this month. Earlier in the season, the team won […]
Young Voices of Evanston
As part of a unit on writing Opinion pieces, Kingsley fifth-graders wrote reviews on a topic of their choice related to 2020. Here are some of the reviews, by students who chose […]
Girl Scout Collects Supplies for Connections
Ariella Abraham, 10, of the Lincoln Elementary School Girl Scout Troop, took action after she saw a video in her class about homeless and hungry people. She talked to her […]
Willard Kindergarten Teacher a Golden Apple Finalist
Golden Apple, an Illinois nonprofit committed to preparing, honoring and supporting educators who advance educational opportunities for students, has announced the 2021 finalists for the prestigious Golden Apple Awards for Excellence […]
Paid Internships Offer ETHS Grads an Immediate Path to Career
Many ETHS students want to go to work full-time as soon as they graduate, and there are several local employers looking to hire them. This June, the iKit Internship Program […]
‘Whiteness Does Not Have to Dictate Journalism’ Evanstonian, Feb. 21 Issue
This month’s issue of the Evanstonian, the Evanston Township High School student newspaper was written, edited and designed solely by students of color. By featuring only student voices of color, […]
ETHS Team Takes Third Place in Regional Academic Challenge
A team of Evanston Township High School students took third place in the Academic Challenge regional competition this month and will advance to the sectional competition in March. The Academic Challenge is a state-wide competition run […]
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