Rethinking Educator Content Exams
Imagine being a prospective teacher and earning great grades in college and receiving strong letters of support for the start of your career, but a…
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Ask Mark Anything: Volume 3
West40 executive director Dr. Mark Klaisner returns for another edition of Ask Mark Anything! Dr. Klaisner talks about the Super Bowl and answers questions about the…
Supporting Youth With Adverse Backgrounds: Former Pro Football Player Shares Valuable Advice
Shift Everything welcomes former NFL player Gaelin Elmore, a speaker and presenter who shares his story growing up in the foster care system and explains…
Media Literacy
Media literacy allows people to critically analyze stories that are presented in the media and to figure out what to trust and share. In fact,…
Educating for the Skilled Trades
West40 explores pathways for students who are interested in pursuing careers in skilled trades. Host Chris Coffey is joined by Triton College faculty member Antigone…
What it Takes to be a Nationally Recognized School
Shift Everything host Chris Coffey speaks to Pleasantdale District 107 superintendent Dr. Dave Palzet about Pleasantdale Elementary receiving a National Blue Ribbon School recognition from the…
Innovation in Education
What does it mean to be innovative in the classroom and how can that impact the student learning experience? Shift Everything explores how innovation and…
How Student Advocates Make a Difference
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…
School Social Media: Building Connections
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,…
The Future of Education
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.…