Evanston Community Forum on Children's Issues

Voices for Illinois Children Invites You to Participate in Our Evanston Community Forum on Children's Issues

Make children count during this election. Join us as Evanston community leaders and residents discuss their vision for early childhood and state legislators describe the steps they will take to ensure our children get the best possible start in life. Become informed about the state's early childhood budget, and learn how you can have a greater voice in the legislative process. Register here.

Location
Council Chambers at the Civic Center
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, Illinois

Welcome: Elizabeth Tisdahl, mayor, City of Evanston 

Community Spotlight: Sara Schastok, CEO and president, Evanston Community Foundation

Special Presentation: Understanding the Early Childhood Budget
Larry Joseph, director, Voices’ Fiscal Policy Center

Panel Discussion:  Meeting the Education Needs of Our Children
Moderator: Elizabeth Tisdahl, mayor, City of Evanston
Panelists:
Daniel Biss, representative, Illinois House District 17
Hardy R. Murphy, Jr., Ph.D, superintendent, Evanston/Skokie School District 65
Ellen Fogelberg, interim assistant superintendent, Curriculum for Elementary and Early Childhood Education Programs, Evanston/Skokie School District 65
Cass Wolfe, executive director, Infant Welfare Society of Evanston
Robyn Gabel, representative Evanston, Illinois District 18

There is no cost to attend this event. Breakfast will be provided.