Shift Everything

What type of educational leader are you and what impact does it have on your team's success and culture? According to James Colbert, Jr., Superintendent of the Harris County Department of Education (Texas), there are three tiers of superintendents. In this episode of Shift Everything, James describes the different leadership styles and offers advice on how teams can support their districts' top decision makers.

Join Shift Everything for a conversation with 2024 Illinois Teacher of Year Dr. Rachael Mahmood. Hear about her journey to becoming an educator, what it's like to be a student in her classroom, and why she is on a mission to highlight educators' voices so everyone feels a sense of belonging.

The 2024-25 school year is about to begin and many school districts will have new policies that restrict student cell phone usage. Some students may be disappointed to learn they may not be able to use their digital devices in some parts of the day, but supporters of cell phone restrictions say the rules will lessen classroom distractions and help improve kids' mental health. Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Roni Cohen-Sandler shares insight on the issue from both perspectives.

This episode of Shift Everything focuses on the Combat Hate initiative, a classroom-based digital media literacy workshop that engages students in critical thinking for decoding and rejecting online hate. Our guest is Jacqueline Carroll, director of the Mobile Museum of Tolerance, based at the Simon Wiesenthal Center's Midwest Region in Chicago, 

It's Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 and West40 thanks EVERY teacher! West40 has teachers who support students in our Regional Safe School, Remote School and Seniors Plus program. Hear from two teachers who talk about their roles and why they got into education!

It's Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 and West40 thanks EVERY teacher! West40 has teachers who support students in our Regional Safe School, Remote School and Seniors Plus program. Hear from two teachers who talk about their roles and why they got into education!

The West40 podcast, Shift Everything, goes behind the scenes at a recent school-based mental health roundtable to explore the importance of prioritizing the well-being of students and support staff. Special thanks to Cicero District 99 and Sustainable Mental Wellness, Inc.

How can schools prepare for the AI revolution? This episode of Shift Everything focuses on AI and Education. Our guest is Micah Miner, District Administrator for Instructional Technology and Social Studies at Maywood, Melrose Park, Broadview School District 89.

Members of the West40 School Safety and Threat Assessment Team describe how TVTP grants can help schools keep students and staff safe.

The Shift Everything podcast goes behind the scenes at the recent West40 Spring 2024 Educator Job Fair. Hear from the host organization, participating school districts, and a prospective educator.