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Town Meetings

Black and White in Evanston’s Schools Audio
Live Broadcast: Monday, April 16, 2001
A discussion, moderated by Eight Forty-Eight host Steve Edwards, about the achievement gap in this integrated, top-ranked suburban school system.

These photos were taken during and after the live town meeting, which took place at the WBEZ Chicago Public Radio studio.

Scenes from the Town Meeting...

An Evanston high school student waits for her chance to speak.

Listen to a personal essay by Martha Burns which aired as part of Chicago Matters. Burns is an Evanston parent and school board member and is shown listening to the town meeting.

Steve Edwards listens to an audience member.

Participants signal that they would like to voice their opinions.

Participants during the meeting included Evanston parents, students, members of the community, and school board members.

After the meeting...

Steve Edwards with Alan Alson, Superintendent of Evanston Township High School

Two Evanston high school students

Chicago Matters town meetings are produced by Sylvia Ewing.

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