Area Superintendents Share Tips on Investing in Staff Retention
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
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Backpack Giveback Returns to Morton College on August 8
The start of the new school year is right around the corner and West40 and Morton College are teaming up once again to host the annual Backpack Giveback on Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Morton College. Families from across the West Cook County area are invited to 3801 S. Central Avenue in Cicero to receive a free backpack filled with essential school supplies. In previous years those supplies have included notebooks, pencils, a ruler, and more. Students must b
Jul 22
From West40 to Springfield and Beyond: Advocating for Education
In our latest Walk in Their Shoes video, West40's Dr. Mike Popp shares what it means to advocate on behalf of West40, students, educators, and schools. Dr. Popp's work in Springfield and across Illinois truly helps shape the future of education!
Jul 7