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West40 Grad Shares How Internship Program Created Opportunities

West40 walks alongside students so they can succedd in the classroom and beyond. Recent graduate Melany, who participated in the West40 employability program, describes how working and being trained in an IT position has impacted her life.

West40 Communications

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West40 Grad Shares How Internship Program Created Opportunities

West40 Communications

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A Message from Mark

Dr. Mark Klaisner

Oct 28

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West40 Grad Shares How Internship Program Created Opportunities

West40 Grad Shares How Internship Program Created Opportunities

A Message from Mark

Illinois School Safety Conference Details and Streaming Information

Ridgewood HS Students Perform CPR to Help Save Friend's Life

West40 Grad Shares How Internship Program Created Opportunities

A Message from Mark

Illinois School Safety Conference Details and Streaming Information

Ridgewood HS Students Perform CPR to Help Save Friend's Life

West40 Shares Update on St. Joseph

Governing Board Re-Elects Dr. Jennifer Kelsall as President

Why All Professional Learning is Continuous Improvement

International Dignitaries Visit West40 to Exchange Learning and Stories

West40 Offering Free Professional Development for Educator Specialists

Spotlight on Our Partners: District 209 Offers Free Summer Lunches

West40's BackPack GiveBack Set for August 10th in Berwyn

Soccer Cub Revitalizes St. Joseph Field in Partnership with West40

Professional Learning Team Meets Major Milestone and Looks Ahead

Dr. Klaisner Elected IARSS President, Selected for Leadership Academy

West40 Communications Team Earns Four Awards in National Contest

West40 Area Educators Honored for their Contributions to Schools

West40 Arranges for 20 Area Families to Receive New Mattresses

Strong Showing for Chicago Students at National Academic Decathlon

Why We Need Invisible Infrastructure for Tiered Student Support - OPINION

Remote School Student Describes Her Journey to Graduation

Students Share Their ALOP Success Stories

West40 Takes A 'Closer Look' at Issues Impacting Education

West40 Honors Students at SCOTY Awards and Organizes Competitions

Seniors Plus Students in the Spotlight

West40 Partners with Manufacturer to Open Doors for Students

Stepping Stones: Aubrey's Graphic Design Journey

West40 Adopts Resolution in Support of Vision 2030 to Enhance K-12 Learning

Update on St. Joseph Campus Construction and Introducing the Heart 2 Heart Food Mart

A Message from West40 Regarding Federal Immigration Policies

West40 Launches Groundbreaking Advocacy Program for K-3 Students

Ridgewood HS Students Perform CPR to Help Save Friend's Life

Ridgewood HS Students Perform CPR to Help Save Friend's Life

Spotlight on Our Partners: District 209 Offers Free Summer Lunches

West40 Area Educators Honored for their Contributions to Schools

West40 Honors Students at SCOTY Awards and Organizes Competitions

Ridgewood HS Students Perform CPR to Help Save Friend's Life

Spotlight on Our Partners: District 209 Offers Free Summer Lunches

West40 Area Educators Honored for their Contributions to Schools

West40 Honors Students at SCOTY Awards and Organizes Competitions

100 Years of Memories: Leyden Celebrates Success, Honors History at Gala

Cicero District 99 Continuous Improvement Partnership with West40 Boosts Student Outcomes

Leyden High School District 212 Celebrates its 100th Anniversary

Loyola Medicine Mobile Pediatric Unit Celebrates 25th Anniversary

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

Leyden Teacher Receives Fellowship

West40 Area Students Honored for Leadership, Kindness, and Service

Leyden Teacher Honored by the Chicago Bears

Pleasantdale Elementary School Wins National Blue Ribbon

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

Recent Leyden Graduates Win Congressional Art Contest

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

CICERO DISTRICT 99 ROBOTICS TEAM PLACES 3RD IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

WEST40 AREA EDUCATORS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL RECEIVE STATE HONORS

WEST40 AREA HIGH SCHOOLS TRAIN FUTURE TEACHERS

MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS HONORED AT WEST40 SCOTY AWARDS

GOVERNOR PRITZKER DELIVERS MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT FROM WEST40 REGIONAL SAFE SCHOOL

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