District 65 Enrollment Falls 4% to 5,406
School District 65 projects K-8 enrollment will drop below 5,000 students by 2031-32, continuing a decade-long decline.
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Evanston Education News
Coverage of education in Evanston focuses on school funding, academic performance, policy shifts and administrative decisions. Reporting tracks the institutions that shape local learning and the outcomes they produce for students.
Primary Education
Dewey Elementary Students Publish Paper on School Closures
The Tiger Times features student reactions to proposed cuts in Evanston/Skokie School District 65.
Administration
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Evanston District 65 Corrects $17 Million Budget Error
The district identified a $17 million double-counting error in its long-term financial projections.
Scholarships
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Northwestern Honors Sheinelle Jones With Alumnae Award
The Today show host received the 2026 Distinguished Alumnae Award at a ceremony on October 2, 2026.
Secondary Education
Evanston Student Arrested With Stolen Handgun
A 17-year-old student faced charges on October 9 after staff found a weapon at Evanston Township High School.
Special Education
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Evanston Township High School Reported Racial Disparities
A new report detailed inequities in special education placements and grading outcomes for students in Evanston.
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Day to day, that means monitoring board votes, budget debates, curriculum updates and enrollment trends. It reaches across the city and into the surrounding communities where students reside and attend class. Funding disputes and staffing levels remain the primary drivers of district-level debate in the area. State mandates and testing requirements often set the pace for what is prioritized in classrooms each year.