NU Gives $120,000 to District 65 Foundation

Northwestern University announced Tuesday that it will give $120,000 to Foundation 65, an educational foundation for Evanston/Skokie School District 65.

The gift will be dispersed over a three year period and will be used to"help continue to support infrastructure and operations," according to a media release. NU has "previously provided support to Foundation 65 for strategic planning and salary for their first full-time executive director."

The foundation supports District 65 schools by providing funds for innovative programming. In 2008, for example, it supported a pilot program called Advancing Literacy for All, which is designed to increase student's ability to read and understand science and social studies texts.

Foundation 65 has supported more than 50 projects since 2003, according to the media statement.

“Northwestern’s generous gift allows us to continue to make a positive impact on education in our community” said Foundation 65 board president Patty Barbato, “Their support is a commitment to both public education and the Evanston/Skokie community.”