Hundreds of public commenters press ETHS board to clear teacher’s record over classroom poster; some defend board action

At the June 9, 2025 Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education meeting, more than 50 members of the public used an extended public‑comment period to press the board about disciplinary action recorded against history teacher Andrew Ginsberg over a classroom poster.

Supporters of Ginsberg — including current and former students, ETHS teachers and longtime Evanston residents — told the board the poster displayed text by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and artwork published in Jewish Currents and argued the teacher created a safe classroom for many students. “Mr. Ginsberg’s classroom is a safe haven,” said Amy Moore, a teacher who identified herself as living outside the district. “When a teacher is known for his inclusivity and compassion and he’s suddenly accused of intolerance, something is clearly wrong,” Moore said.

The meeting’s long public‑comment period also featured alumni and…