Category: My Healthy Schools

Sometimes students need a safety net at their school to get the support they need to improve their behavior, attendance, and academics. Student advocates can…

Social media is one of the most important ways that a school can communicate with families and their communities. On this episode of Shift Everything,…

What will be different about education as the learning experience evolves? Shift Everything explores this topic in a conversation with West40 Executive Director Dr. Mark Klaisner.…

Shift Everything explores the importance of early childhood education and care. Illinois recently approved big investments in initiatives for young learners and their families, early…

The events of the past several years have taken a toll on the mental health of many people, including teenagers. Supporting their mental health journey is…

We talk to communications professionals who explain what goes into effective school messaging, whether it is positive news updates or responding to crisis situations. 

Community resources can include assistance with food, clothing, medical and behavioral health, educational materials and much, much more. Shift Everything interviews the West40 community resources team…

Schools can never be too safe when it comes to protecting students and staff. That’s why it’s best to have a plan in place for…

There could be a variety of reasons why a student does not graduate high school as a 17 or 18 year old. But support is available…