Join in this important community discussion with three north suburban principals (Dr. Ryan McTague of Niles North HS in Skokie, Erin Murphy of Field Middle School in Northbrook, and Dr. Jeff Brown of King Lab in Evanston) about the nexus between housing and schools.
We know that diversity matters — economic, racial, ethnic, capability, religion, sexual orientation are but several types. What we haven't talked about as much here on the North Shore is why an integrated community is good for our children — from an academic as well as social point of view.
How does neighborhood diversity (or lack thereof) affect children in our public schools? What can we do to affirmatively promote our suburbs to populations that are under-represented?
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This community forum is the centerpiece of the Annual Meeting of the Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs, and is free and open to the public. Founded in 1972 by north suburban residents, religious, and civic leaders, Interfaith is the premier advocate for fair & affordable housing.
