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West40 asked area superintendents to share tips for creating a positive team culture that can contribute to staff retention. From increased social activities and celebrations to an on-site daycare, district leaders understand the importance of building workplaces where educators feel seen, heard, and appreciated. For example, Superintendent Dr. Leah Gauthier of Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 said that during the most recent school year, staff in each school b

Prospective elementary school teachers in Illinois will begin taking a redesigned licensing exam on July 1 that breaks the test into sections and allows them to retake only the portions they did not pass. The Illinois State Board of Education approved cut scores for the new Elementary Education content exam at its May 13 meeting. The exam will use a new “testlet” structure that separates subjects like literacy, math, and science into smaller sections. ISBE officials said th

Continuous improvement is a mindset designed to create lasting and meaningful change and it’s something the West40 Professional Learning...

West40 recently welcomed international dignitaries President Jin Byonghwa and Supervisor Kim Hyungu of the Busan Metropolitan Institute...

Educators and school staff who shape student’s experiences in the fine arts, physical education, world language, and other essential...

As the 24/25 school year comes to a close, the West40 Professional Learning Team is reflecting with deep gratitude and pride on the...

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