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District 65 adds another grade to phased reopening

Certain sixth graders in Evanston/Skokie School District 65 will now be eligible for in-person school, if the district does reopen as planned on Nov. 16. The district had planned to

By Jeff Hirsh on October 15, 2020 - 1:44 pm

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NU med school sees big increase in applications

A lot more people want to become doctors this year than last.

By Jeff Hirsh on December 23, 2020 - 11:44 am

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Parents group calls for medical advisory board at D65

Group urges reopening schools for in-person instruction.

By Jeff Hirsh on December 22, 2020 - 3:39 pm

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ETHS short one candidate for open board seats

Only three file for four available positions. But District 65 contest is crowded.

By Bill Smith on December 22, 2020 - 7:47 am

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Oakton recognizes 26 nursing graduates at pinning ceremony

Twenty-six students completed Oakton Community College’s Nursing Program this fall and are now on their way to beginning careers in the health care industry.

By Evanston Now on December 18, 2020 - 2:58 pm

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ETHS leaders ask for community support for hybrid model

While Evanston Township High School will definitely start the second semester Jan. 4 in remote learning, school leaders hope to switch to a hybrid system some time during that semester.

By Jeff Hirsh on December 18, 2020 - 9:43 am

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ETHS official blasts College Board over AP exams

Says testing agency is "tone deaf" to stresses students face during pandemic.

By Jeff Hirsh on December 16, 2020 - 11:51 am

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Despite skeleton staff, COVID hits ETHS

Superintendent says that illustrates why the district needs to remain on remote learning for now.

By Jeff Hirsh on December 15, 2020 - 7:52 am

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Seven file to run for school board seats

Six incumbents and one new candidate filed nominating papers Monday, the first day to file for the eight positions to be filled on Evanston's two school boards next April.

By Bill Smith on December 14, 2020 - 4:08 pm

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Time capsule to store away memories of the year

And history center has a plan to keep from having it forgotten.

By Jeff Hirsh on December 14, 2020 - 3:30 pm

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Unions ‘appreciative’ of D65 health and safety efforts

The five unions representing employees at Evanston/Skokie School District 65 have issued a statement saying, "We are appreciative of how the District continues to keep the health and safety of

By Jeff Hirsh on December 13, 2020 - 3:44 pm

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Remote exams help cut COVID count at NU

COVID-19 cases declined again this week at Northwestern University. The school reported 18 cases, compared to 34 the previous week. That's a decline of 47%. The cases this week affected

By Bill Smith on December 12, 2020 - 4:44 pm

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D65 may require doctor’s note to get staff out of in-person school

Officials still hope to reopen school buildings next month.

By Jeff Hirsh on December 11, 2020 - 6:03 pm

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NU offers retirement incentive to older tenured faculty

Program is described as completely voluntary.

By Bill Smith on December 11, 2020 - 11:41 am

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D65: $10M in cuts needed over next three years

Job reductions appear likely as Evanston/Skokie School District 65 trims an anticipated $10 million from its budget over the next three years to bring spending in line with anticipated revenue.

By Jeff Hirsh on December 9, 2020 - 7:12 pm

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Northwestern outlines Winter Quarter plans

More students are expected to return to campus. School explains strategy to keep COVID infection rate low.

By Jeff Hirsh on December 9, 2020 - 3:50 pm

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D65 joins lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer

School District 65 took a break from e-learning Monday night to take on e-cigarettes.

By Jeff Hirsh on December 8, 2020 - 2:26 pm

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