High School Transformation is Necessary and Possible
High schools can be the fulcrum for systemic change, but it will require transformation to emerge stronger and more equitable.
Showing What Students Know in a Competency-Based Classroom
Competency-based education lets student progress through a curriculum at their own pace. Here are some tips from two CBE educators for you to get started.
Hope Thrives From This High School’s Community Garden
How do you keep environmental justice at the core of your school when students are learning remotely? Here’s what one school in Texas is doing.
Bold is the goal in rethinking New York City high schools
XQ+NYC design teams assembled to rethink what high school can look like in their city. Here’s what it was like to be in the room of innovators.
Student Success in College Starts in High School
This high school in Tennessee developed a course to help prepare their students for success in college before they even arrive. This is how they’re getting it done.
Rhode Island High Schools are Changing. Here’s How.
Big things are happening to high school in America’s smallest state. Here’s how Rhode Island schools are preparing students for the future.
Community of Practice: What is it, how to run one, and why does it matter?
Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly. Learn how the power of convening can help rethink high school.
13 Teacher Tips For Building Student Voice and Agency
Giving students a voice in their education and the freedom to drive their learning is crucial when rethinking high school. Here are 13 tips to help your students gain agency in your classroom.
FAFSA: Everything you need to know to apply for federal student financial aid
Everything you need to know about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (aka the FAFSA). Don’t leave money on the table.
What does mastery really mean?
Graphic novels, competency based education, and personalizing learning. 5 resources to start your week of teaching.
How to get the most out of student internships
Internships are a great way to give students real-world experience and prepare them for life after high school. Here’s what two schools are doing differently to help students get the most out the experience.
No Walls: My school’s journey to XQ+RI
Andy is redesigning his school to put equity and student voice at the center. Here’s his story from the XQ+RI challenge.
