Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Evanston Township High School student Kathryn Brown is among the 135 students named as a Golden Apple Scholar of Illinois.
Evanston Township High School student Kathryn Brown has been selected as one of the 135 students named as a Golden Apple Scholar, according to a press release. The Evanston Township High School District 202 student was chosen from 1,285 nominations. The 2013 Golden Apple Scholars class are people who have demonstrated passion and commitment to pursuing a career in education. The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Program is designed to address the urgent need for resilient and creative teachers serving Illinois students in economically and educationally disadvantaged schools. The program provides tuition assistance to each future teacher while they pursue an undergraduate education at one of 53 Illinois universities. Throughout their …
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Monday, April 8, 2013
See who's on the ballot and read about the issues facing voters in city council races, school board races and the contest for township supervisor.
Despite the fact that every spot on the city council, as well as the mayor's seat, is up for election in 2013, there are just a few contested races in Evanston. Voters in the first ward and sixth ward have a choice between two candidates on the ballot, while fifth ward voters have the opportunity to choose a write-in candidate. The position of township supervisor is also up for grabs. When it comes to local school districts, eight candidates are running for four seats on the Evanston Township High School District 202 School Board. The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 race is uncontested, however. First Ward Candidates: Judy Fiske, Edward Tivador Local business owner and incumbent Ald. Judy Fiske is running against newcomer Edward …
Monday, April 1, 2013
Two longtime Evanston/Skokie residents write that Elena Garcia Ansani, Bill Geiger, Casey Miller and Pat Savage Williams are the best District 202 candidates to close the gap at Evanston Township High School.
Dear Editor, We feel it is necessary to stand up and speak our truth as the election for members of the school board of Evanston Township High School District 202 is rapidly approaching. As long time Evanston/Skokie residents (Nancy 35+ years, David all of his life – 62 years) we are very concerned about the tenor of the conversation around the campaigns and the future composition and direction of the school board. We have never seen so much innuendo, falsehood, spinning of fact and disregard for truth in a local election. While this has become more and more of the national norm, it is discouraging to see at this, or any level. We have chosen to live here because of the diversity of the community. We raised our family here, and our …
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Current board member Gretchen Livingston advocates for improving student achievement with measurable goals, leveraging relationships with local employers and Northwestern University, and careful stewardship of financial resources.
1. How long have you lived in Evanston? I have lived here for over 23 years, minus two years in England when we kept our home here. 2. How long have you served on the District 202 board? I have served almost one term, which is 4 years. Click here for information on the other District 202 candidates. 3. What would you say are your greatest accomplishments as a school board member? At my urging and with my support, the Board unanimously adopted goals this spring that include measurable objectives—a notable improvement from the prior set of goals. I advocated for an inclusive goal setting process, including community input and extensive Board discussion and collaboration with administrators that resulted in those goals. The goals focus on …
Doug Holt is running for the District 202 school board. He believes the board should measure its progress toward goals, proceed carefully with the Earned Honors restructuring and collaborate with District 65.
Corporate communications director Doug Holt is running his first campaign for the Evanston Township High School District 202 board. Here are his answers to the questions we posed to every 202 candidate. 1. How long have you lived in Evanston? I’ve lived in Evanston / Skokie-Evanston since 1998 with my wife and our three children. 2. What elected positions have you held previously, if any? Have you ever run for office before? None. Click here for information on the other District 202 candidates. 3. What experience/skills would you bring to the school board from your professional or personal life? I’m running as a committed and involved community member, as a parent of two ETHS students, and also parent of a 6th grader who plans to attend …
McGaw YMCA CEO Bill Geiger is running for his first term on the District 202 school board. He will advocate for closing the achievement gap, educating students for 21st century demands and collaborating with District 65.
McGaw YMCA CEO Bill Geiger is running his first campaign for the Evanston Township High School District 202 board. Here are his answers to the questions we posed to every 202 candidate. 1. How long have you lived in Evanston? I was born and raised in Evanston, returned from college and taught at Haven Middle School and worked at the Evanston YMCA for 10 years, lived elsewhere for about 20 years, and most recently have lived in Evanston since 2003. 2. What elected positions have you held previously, if any? Have you ever run for office before? None. Not since I ran for president of the Haven Student Council in 1965. Click here for information on the other District 202 candidates. 3. What experience/skills would you bring to the school …
Monday, February 25, 2013
John Benson, a math teacher at ETHS for more than 30 years, recommends his former student Andy Bezaitis for election to the District 202 board of education. "We need leaders like Andy," Benson writes.
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To the Readers of the Evanston Patch: I encourage you to support Andy Bezaitis for the district 202 school board. I was a member of the mathematics department at Evanston Township High School from 1969 until 2012. During that time I became aware of the many difficult problems that it falls to members of the school board to make wise decisions about. I also observed the disasters caused by poor decisions and the dramatic improvements that were the result of good decisions. I am of the opinion that the ideal board member is an intelligent dedicated person who cares deeply about the education of all children in the district. But that is not enough. The ideal board member needs to be a problem solver, someone who can assess a situation and …
Among the improvements slated at Evanston Township High School District 202 are a bike path extension and better lighting.
Evanston Township High School District 202 is planning to spend $2 million in capital improvements with projects like installing a new sidewalk, low-level lighting and a new sign at the auditorium entrance in the Doge Avenue area to address some blind spot areas, Evanston Review reported. Other projects include mini-labs for geometry, construction and for graphic and digital photography; a new cooling tower in the school’s north end; a new elevator in the Beardsley wing and masonry work at the power plant, Evanston Review reported. Related Coverage
New Trier High School special education coordinator Pat Savage-Williams is running for her first term on the District 202 board. She will advocate for school safety, small class sizes and ensuring a high quality of teaching.
New Trier High School special education coordinator Pat Savage-Williams is running her first campaign for the Evanston Township High School District 202 board. Here are her answers to the questions we posed to every 202 candidate. 1. How long have you lived in Evanston? 34 years. 2. What elected positions have you held previously, if any? Have you ever run for office before? I have not held any elected positions previously nor run for office in the past. Click here for information on the other District 202 candidates. 3. What experience/skills would you bring to the school board from your professional or personal life? I will bring my perspective as a parent and an educator to the Board of Education. I have worked as a School …
Two incumbents are running against four new candidates in the race for four spots on the District 202 Evanston Township High School board of education.
Two incumbents are running for re-election, while four new candidates are also competing for one of four spots on the District 202 Evanston Township High School Board of Education. Click on each candidate's name below to read their answers to our Q&A. Andy Bezaitis: Electrical engineer Andy Bezaitis is running his first campaign for election to the ETHS school board. He stresses the importance of goal-setting, adult figures for students, extracurriculars and cooperation with District 65. Elena Garcia Ansani: Elena Garcia Ansani is obtaining a PhD in education and is running her first campaign for the ETHS District 202 school board. She stresses preparing for a cost shift in pension funding, maintaining safety around the school and …
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