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Cicero District 99 Continuous Improvement Partnership with West40 Boosts Student Outcomes

Cicero District 99’s multi-year journey to transform its schools through continuous improvement and a partnership with West40 has yielded...

West40 Office Closed on Election Day

The West40 Lexington office in Maywood will be closed on Tuesday, November 5 (Election Day), due to a releatively new Illinois law.

Remote School Students and Staff Gather at Family Carnival

West40 Remote School hosted its Fall Family Carnival at the West40 gym on October 24, bringing together 53 students and family members...

Update on St. Joseph Renovation

West40 has reached several renovation milestones at the former St. Joseph High School as of mid-October, as we build a state-of-the art...

Supporting a Young Entrepreneur's Dream

Antony Sanchez arrived at West40's Heart 2 Heart pantry in Westchester with his mother and younger brother earlier this month expecting...

Explore the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan with West40 at NO Cost

Ensure Illinois students achieve lifelong literacy skills! Join West40 for a FREE series exploring the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy...

What Type of Educational Leader Are You?

School superintendent leadership styles can be categorized into three tiers, according to the head of the department of education that...

See Demolition of St. Joseph High School's North Building in Photos

The demolition of the former St. Joseph High School's north building in Westchester is nearing completion as West40 remains focused on...

New Illinois Law Updates Teacher Certification Process

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that allows prospective teachers to student teach before passing their required...

West40 Takes Important Role in Statewide Teacher Recruitment Campaign

The Illinois State Board of Education launched its “The Answer is Teaching Campaign” in July as a way to recruit more teachers. As part...

A Conversation with Illinois Teacher of the year Dr. Rachael Mahmood

West40 recently interviewed 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year Dr. Rachael Mahmood for the ShiftEverything podcast. Hear about Dr....

Digital Device Advice for Educators and Parents

Placing restrictions on cell phones is gaining steam in schools across the country. Several states are outright banning phones in...

Exploring St. Joseph High School's North Building Before its Demolition

Join West40 as we walk the halls of the famous St. Joseph High School's north building in the days before its demolition. We found some...

West40 and Similar Education Organizations Now Eligible for State Construction Grants

Obtaining access to grant money for school construction projects just became easier for Regional Offices of Education and Intermediate...

See the Impact of West40's ALOP Program for FY24

West40's Alternative Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP) is the support system we provide for thousands of students across the West...

Westchester Approves Ordinance for West40 to Run Residential School

West40 has officially received the stamp of approval from the Village of Westchester to operate the former St. Joseph High School as a...

West40 Receives Honorable Mentions in School Communication Awards

West40's contributions to social media and video storytelling have received national recognition from the country's largest school public...

Westchester Village Board to Vote on West40's Petition on June 25

During the Village of Westchester's Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday evening, village staff presented to board members information...

Holocaust Survivors Guide Students through Their Stories in Virtual Reality Learning Experience

The Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie honors the memory of Holocaust victims and educates visitors by promoting human rights, while...

Westchester Planning & Zoning Approves West40's Request for Special Permit for St. Joseph HS

Westchester Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a special permit request for the former St. Joseph High School.