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

Chris Coffey

3 days ago

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...

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

Chris Coffey

3 days ago

New Illinois Law Updates Teacher Certification Process

Chris Coffey

4 days ago

West40 Takes Important Role in Statewide Teacher Recruitment Campaign

West40

Aug 30

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

Chris Coffey

Aug 28

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

Chris Coffey

3 days ago

New Illinois Law Updates Teacher Certification Process

Chris Coffey

4 days ago

New Illinois Law Updates Teacher Certification Process

West40 Takes Important Role in Statewide Teacher Recruitment Campaign

West40

Aug 30

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

Chris Coffey

Aug 28

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

Digital Device Advice for Educators and Parents

Chris Coffey

Aug 19

Digital Device Advice for Educators and Parents

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

Chris Coffey

Aug 9

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

West40 and Similar Education Organizations Now Eligible for State Construction Grants

Chris Coffey

Jul 23

West40 and Similar Education Organizations Now Eligible for State Construction Grants

See the Impact of West40's ALOP Program for FY24

Heidi Bellm

Jul 11

See the Impact of West40's ALOP Program for FY24

Westchester Approves Ordinance for West40 to Run Residential School

Chris Coffey, West40

Jun 26

Westchester Approves Ordinance for West40 to Run Residential School

West40 Receives Honorable Mentions in School Communication Awards

Chris Coffey, West40

Jun 21

West40 Receives Honorable Mentions in School Communication Awards

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

Chris Coffey, West40

Jun 12

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

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

Chris Coffey, West40

Jun 11

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

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

Chris Coffey, West40

Jun 10

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

Lawmakers Approve Change to Educator Content Exam, Needs Governor's Signature to Become Law

Chris Coffey, West40

May 31

Lawmakers Approve Change to Educator Content Exam, Needs Governor's Signature to Become Law

WEST40-BACKED BILL MAKES PROGRESS IN ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE

West40

May 10

WEST40 UPDATE ON ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL

West40

Apr 10

LAWMAKERS PROPOSE CHANGES TO ILLINOIS EDUCATOR CONTENT EXAMS

West40

Mar 22

LAWMAKERS PROPOSE CHANGES TO ILLINOIS EDUCATOR CONTENT EXAMS

CONCERNS MOUNTING OVER ILLINOIS’ EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CONTENT EXAM

West40

Feb 21

CONCERNS MOUNTING OVER ILLINOIS’ EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CONTENT EXAM

WEST40 UPDATE ON ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL

West40

Jan 9

PROSPECTIVE TEACHER AND MENTOR QUESTION THE ILLINOIS MATH TEACHER CERTIFICATION EXAM

West40

Dec 15, 2023

PROSPECTIVE TEACHER AND MENTOR QUESTION THE ILLINOIS MATH TEACHER CERTIFICATION EXAM

WEST40 PROUD TO HOST MULTIPLE EVENTS FOR STUDENTS’ FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS

West40

Dec 12, 2023

UPDATE ON WEST40 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S PARTICIPATION IN MIDWEST REGIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

West40

Oct 24, 2023

WEST40 REACHES NEXT STEP IN ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATION

West40

Oct 2, 2023

WEST40-SUPPORTED STUDY SHOWS NEED FOR HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMMING IN WEST COOK COUNTY

West40

Sep 15, 2023

WEST40 EXEC. DIRECTOR APPOINTED TO FEDERAL EDUCATIONAL TASK FORCE SEEKING INPUT FROM EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND PARENTS

West40

Sep 5, 2023

BACKPACK GIVEBACK & RESOURCE FAIR A ‘SUCCESS’

West40

Aug 17, 2023

BACKPACK GIVEBACK & RESOURCE FAIR A ‘SUCCESS’

WEST40 WELCOMES TWO NEW GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS

West40

Aug 11, 2023

WEST40 MAIN OFFICE MOVING TO NEW LOCATION IN MAYWOOD

West40

Aug 1, 2023

WEST40 SHARES ST. JOSEPH UPDATES AT SECOND TOWN HALL EVENT

West40

Jul 19, 2023

CICERO 99 SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCED AS NEWEST WEST40 GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER

West40

May 19, 2023

WEST40 PURCHASES FORMER ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL

West40

May 15, 2023

WEST40 ADVOCATES FOR SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS STATE-WIDE DURING VISIT TO SPRINGFIELD

West40

Mar 13, 2023

WEST40 WELL-REPRESENTED AT ANNUAL ICEARY CONFERENCE

West40

Mar 13, 2023

GOVERNOR PRITZKER DELIVERS MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT FROM WEST40 REGIONAL SAFE SCHOOL

West40

Feb 27, 2023

HOW TO BECOME A SHORT TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

West40

Nov 15, 2022

HOW TO BECOME A SHORT TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Leyden High School District 212 Celebrates its 100th Anniversary

Submitted by Karen Geddeis

Aug 12

Leyden High School District 212 Celebrates its 100th Anniversary

Leyden High School District 212 celebrates its 100th anniversary as a public education institution in the near west suburbs. Founded in...

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Leyden High School District 212 Celebrates its 100th Anniversary

Submitted by Karen Geddeis

Aug 12

Loyola Medicine Mobile Pediatric Unit Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Chris Coffey, West40

Jul 31

Leyden Wins National Award for Translation Efforts

Submitted by Karen Geddeis

Jul 10

Achieving a Merit and Fostering Literacy: Cicero Teen Installs Three Little Free Libraries at D99 Schools for Local Youth

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Apr 29

Leyden High School District 212 Celebrates its 100th Anniversary

Submitted by Karen Geddeis

Aug 12

Loyola Medicine Mobile Pediatric Unit Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Chris Coffey, West40

Jul 31

Loyola Medicine Mobile Pediatric Unit Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Leyden Wins National Award for Translation Efforts

Submitted by Karen Geddeis

Jul 10

Leyden Wins National Award for Translation Efforts

Achieving a Merit and Fostering Literacy: Cicero Teen Installs Three Little Free Libraries at D99 Schools for Local Youth

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Apr 29

Achieving a Merit and Fostering Literacy: Cicero Teen Installs Three Little Free Libraries at D99 Schools for Local Youth

Leyden Teacher Receives Fellowship

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Apr 8

West40 Area Students Honored for Leadership, Kindness, and Service

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Apr 8

West40 Area Students Honored for Leadership, Kindness, and Service

Leyden Teacher Honored by the Chicago Bears

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Dec 13, 2023

Leyden Teacher Honored by the Chicago Bears

Pleasantdale Elementary School Wins National Blue Ribbon

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Sep 20, 2023

Pleasantdale Elementary School Wins National Blue Ribbon

Leyden Artists Featured in Chicago Exhibit as High School Unveils New Permanent Display

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Sep 7, 2023

Leyden Artists Featured in Chicago Exhibit as High School Unveils New Permanent Display

Recent Leyden Graduates Win Congressional Art Contest

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Aug 3, 2023

Recent Leyden Graduates Win Congressional Art Contest

District 201: Morton HS Grad is First in IL Recruited for Women’s College Flag Football

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Jul 27, 2023

District 201: Morton HS Grad is First in IL Recruited for Women’s College Flag Football

East Leyden Student's News Report Airs on National Television

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Jul 24, 2023

East Leyden Student's News Report Airs on National Television

CICERO DISTRICT 99 ROBOTICS TEAM PLACES 3RD IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

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Jul 7, 2023

CICERO DISTRICT 99 ROBOTICS TEAM PLACES 3RD IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

WEST40 AREA EDUCATORS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL RECEIVE STATE HONORS

Chris Coffey, West40

May 22, 2023

WEST40 AREA EDUCATORS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL RECEIVE STATE HONORS

WEST40 AREA HIGH SCHOOLS TRAIN FUTURE TEACHERS

Chris Coffey, West40

May 15, 2023

WEST40 AREA HIGH SCHOOLS TRAIN FUTURE TEACHERS

MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS HONORED AT WEST40 SCOTY AWARDS

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Mar 23, 2023

MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS HONORED AT WEST40 SCOTY AWARDS

GOVERNOR PRITZKER DELIVERS MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT FROM WEST40 REGIONAL SAFE SCHOOL

Chris Coffey, West40

Feb 27, 2023

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