THE LIFELINE FOR STUDENTS & SCHOOLS

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

Having a trusted advocate at school to help you focus on attendance and academics can help many students achieve success and walk the stage at graduation. And sharing those relationships with family members during an evening of fun is something West40 takes pride in through its Family Nights. West40’s ALOP teams from the Proviso, Morton, Southern Tier, and Northern Tier areas organize these end-of-year events that bring together students, families, and advocates. It’s not abo

The future of West40 at St. Joseph looks bright as work continues to transform the campus into a resource that serves the greater community and a place where foster children can eventually live and attend school. Representatives from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services toured the campus in Westchester on May 8 and received an update on the St. Joseph project. They remain committed to the program serving students in their care and are not ruling out future