Dr. Marc Eckō

CCO & Board Member
Connect with Dr. Marc Eckō

Dr. Marc Eckō is an entrepreneur, fashion designer, angel investor, advocate for creators and education reformer. Once a graffiti artist with no connections or fashion pedigree, in 1993 Marc left the safety net of pharmacy school to start his own fashion company – Eckō Unlimited. He is also the founder, and chief brand and creative officer of COMPLEX, a media-broadcast platform that creates and publishes content covering the best, most diverse and relevant voices in culture. COMPLEX has established one of the most sought-after audiences of millennial influencers ever assembled.

Our Board & Founders

Laurene Powell Jobs
Co-Founder & Board Chair
Russlynn Ali
Co-Founder & CEO
Dr. Marc Eckō
CCO & Board Member
Geoffrey Canada
Board Member
Jimmy Iovine
Board Member
Michael Klein
Board Member
Yo-Yo Ma
Board Member

Emerson Collective

XQ works in direct collaboration with Emerson Collective, which is dedicated to removing barriers to opportunity so people can live to their full potential. Established and led by Laurene Powell Jobs, Emerson’s work focuses on education, immigration reform, the environment, and other social justice initiatives. XQ is an independent affiliate of Emerson Collective.
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Read, Watch, Discuss

Our core belief at XQ is that we are best as a country when we come together to solve big problems. Regardless of the differences we may have as individuals, we are united in our love of country and our commitment to our young people.

High School Redesign
High School Redesign: How to Apply the XQ School Design Principles
Want to change high school? Use XQ's suite of materials to explore what high schools can be—and should be—for American students.
Anne Mackinnon
Managing Director of Education Content and Tools, XQ Institute
High School Redesign
Why Should We #ReThinkHighSchool? | Why XQ
At a time when the world is getting faster, more uncertain, and more complex we believe public schools have a critical role to play. By ensuring that no matter who you are or where you come from, you are prepared.
Team XQ
#ReThinkHighSchool
High School Redesign
School Reopening Resources, Tips, and Examples for Educators
Our collection of resources on high school reopenings with equity at the core.
Team XQ
#ReThinkHighSchool

Resources

Knowledge Modules

No matter where you are today & what you want to achieve, going to college is the best way to help ensure a bright future.

XQ Design Principles

These six principles, updated in fall 2019 to reflect lessons learned since our launch in 2015, are fundamental to every XQ school.

XQ Learner Goals

The next generation must learn to adapt to a changing world. The five XQ learner goals aim to develop students who are deeply engaged in their own learning and fully prepared for all that the future has to offer.

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