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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

West40 has interviewed prospective teachers and analyzed public records of content exam pass ratios.

May 10, 2024 A West40-backed bill that would authorize the Illinois State Board of Education to make school construction grants...

West40 presented plans for our St. Joseph property and answered questions at the Village of Westchester board meeting on April 9 as part...

Illinois lawmakers are considering two bills that, if passed, would update the existing teacher certification process that has been the...

Click here for Video. Imagine being a prospective teacher and earning great grades in college and receiving strong letters of support for...

West40 remains committed to transforming the former St. Joseph High School into a state-of-the-art learning facility and living space for...

Are Illinois teacher certification exams discouraging some prospective teachers before they get a chance to begin student teaching? The...

West40 continues to “be what you need” through food donations and organizing family activities and holiday events for members of our...

Earlier this year, West40 Executive Director Dr. Mark Klaisner was selected to serve on a U.S. Department of Education Regional Advisory...

West40 is excited to share an update about our plans for St. Joseph High School in Westchester, as we have reached a pivotal next step in...