American Hagwon: An Evening with Min Jin Lee
Min Jin Lee
Bestselling author of Free Food for Millionaires and Pachinko.
Megan Bang, Ph.D.
James E. Johnson Professor of the Learning Sciences at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 7:00 PM CT
Evanston Township High School Auditorium
1600 Dodge Ave., Door 6, Evanston, IL 60201
BOOK GIVEAWAY of American Hagwon at the event, while supplies last.
This event is #freeandopentothepublic and will be recorded.
No registration required. Suitable for youth 12+
Presented by FAN and our member schools and organizations.
familyactionnetwork.net
For any questions please reach out to Kaitlyn Anderson at kanderson@lb65.org

The Story of Your Life: How Social Media Shapes the Way We Experience Everything
Kathryn Jezer-Morton Ph.D.
Author of the biweekly "Brooding" column at The Cut.
Jia Tolentino
Award-winning staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of the acclaimed essay collection Trick Mirror.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 7:00 PM CT
Register: www.bit.ly/KJMFANWebinar
BOOK GIVEAWAY, sponsored by FAN! Details on Zoom registration page.
This event is #freeandopentothepublic and will be recorded. Suitable for youth 12+
Presented by FAN and our member schools and organizations.
familyactionnetwork.net
For any questions please reach out to Kaitlyn Anderson at kanderson.org

Hope in Motion Arshay Cooper
#1 national bestselling and award-winning author, international motivational speaker, and rower.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 7:00 PM CT
Evanston Township HS Auditorium 1600 Dodge Ave., Door 6, Evanston, IL 60201
BONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY of Let Me Be Real with You at the event, while supplies last.
This event is #freeandopentothepublic and will be recorded. No registration required. Suitable for youth 12+
Presented by FAN and our member schools and organizations. familyactionnetwork.net
If you have any questions please reach out to Kaitlyn Anderson at kanderson@lb65.org

Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee Event
Thursday October 1st 2026 6:00-7:00PM
LBES 350 W Washington Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
JOIN US!
Learn more about parent teacher conference, upcoming BPAC events and, topics.
Dinner will be served
RSVP with Edith Barrientos
Please call 847-234-9405
Translation Services Provided

Evento del Comité Asesor de Padres Bilingües (BPAC)
Jueves, 1 de octubre de 2026, de 6:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m.
LBES, 350 W Washington Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
¡Acompáñenos!
Obtenga más información sobre las conferencias de padres y maestros, así como sobre los próximos eventos y temas del BPAC.
Se servirá cena.
Confirme su asistencia con Edith Barrientos.
Por favor, llame al 847-234-9405.
Se ofrecerán servicios de traducción.

The Tolerance Generation:
Growing Up Online in the Anti-Bullying Era
Sarah Miller, Ph.D.
Assistant professor of sociology, jointly appointed with the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, at Boston University.
Matt Rafalow Ph.D.
Sociologist and senior staff researcher at Google (YouTube), as well as a research fellow at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, where he co-directs the Annenberg Creator Research Network.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 7:00 PM CT
Register: www.bit.ly/MillerFANWebinar
BOOK GIVEAWAY, sponsored by FAN! Details on Zoom registration page.
This event is #freeandopentothepublic and will be recorded. Suitable for youth 12+
Presented by FAN and our member schools and organizations.
familyactionnetwork.net
For any questions please reach out to Kaitlyn Anderson at kanderson@lb65.org

Young King: The Making of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Lerone A. Martin, Ph.D.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Centennial Professor in Religious Studies and African and African American Studies at Stanford University.
Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute, based at Stanford Thursday, September 17, 2026, 7:00 PM CT
Evanston Township HS Auditorium 1600 Dodge Ave., Door 6, Evanston, IL 60201
BONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY of Young King at the event, while supplies last.
This event is #freeandopentothepublic and will be recorded. No registration required. Suitable for youth 12+
Presented by FAN and our member schools and organizations. familyactionnetwork.net
For any questions please reach out to Kaitlyn Anderson at kanderson@lb65.org

The Opposite of Happiness:
How Bad Feelings Make and Break Us
George Lowenstein, Ph.D.
Herbert A. Simon University Professor of Economics and Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University.
Eli Finkel, Ph.D.
Professor at Northwestern University, with appointments in psychology and the Kellogg School of Management.
Founding co-director of the Litowitz Center for Enlightened Disagreement.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 7:00 PM CT
Register: www.bit.ly/GLFANWebinar
BOOK GIVEAWAY, sponsored by FAN! Details on Zoom registration page.
This event is #freeandopentothepublic and will be recorded. Suitable for youth 12+
Presented by FAN and our member schools and organizations.
familyactionnetwork.net
For any questions please reach out to Kaitlyn Anderson at kanderson@lb65.org

The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict
Priya Parker
Facilitator, strategic advisor, and bestselling author of The Art of Gethering: How We Meet and Why It Matters.
Daniel Pink
#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, When, To Sell is Human, Drive, and A Whole New Mind
Friday, September 11, 2026, 12:00 PM CT
Register: www.bit.ly/ParkerFANWebinar
BOOK GIVEAWAY, sponsored by FAN! Details on Zoom registration page.
This event is #freeandopentothepublic and will be recorded. Suitable for youth 12+
Presented by FAN and our member schools and organizations.
For any questions please reach out to Kaitlyn Anderson at kanderson@lb65.org

Upcoming September FAN Events
What is FAN? Family Action Network (FAN) is a 501(c)(3) organization that curates a high-quality speaker series. All FAN events are free and open to the public. All FAN events start at 7:00 PM unless otherwise indicated. All Zoom links will be posted on the district website the week of the event. For any questions, please contact Kaitlyn Anderson at kanderson@lb65.org.

We are excited to share that we're using TeacherList and making back-to-school supply list shopping easier for everyone.

For any questions please reach out to Kaitlyn Anderson @ kanderson@lb65.org

We are excited to share that we're using TeacherList and making back-to-school supply list shopping easier for everyone.

For any questions please reach out to Kaitlyn Anderson @ kanderson@lb65.org

Popsicles with your Kindergarten Principals!
Who: Incoming Kindergarteners & Families
When: Thursday, July 23rd from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Gazebo in the Village Green

We are excited to share that we're using TeacherList and making back-to-school supply list shopping easier for everyone.

For any questions please reach out to Kaitlyn Anderson @ kanderson@lb65.org

We are excited to share that we're using TeacherList and making back-to-school supply list shopping easier for everyone.

For any questions please reach out to Kaitlyn Anderson @ kanderson@lb65.org

“Achieving a Better Life Experience” Accounts give people with disabilities and their families greater financial independence while preserving benefits. A high-quality, low-cost IL ABLE savings and investment Account can be opened by an Eligible Individual, or Authorized Individual, at any time, no matter what state they live in.

Pre-Kindergarten Registration is OPEN for the 2026-2027 School Year!
For any questions please reach out to registration@lb65.org

Registration is OPEN for the 2026-2027 School Year!
For any questions please reach out to registration@lb65.org