High school redesign in Rhode Island offers lessons for all communities
Teams of school builders across Rhode Island are reflecting on their six month school design journey. What they learned might surprise you.
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.
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.
Nervous about student loans? You’re not the only one
The student loan crisis is on everyone’s mind, and it’s making many students anxious. Find out why.
Help! My kid wants to go to college and I have no money
Wondering how you’re going to help your student pay for college? You’re not alone. Here is a place to start when asking the daunting question.
Student loan debt is a national crisis: Is there anything we can do about it?
People all across the country have asked us questions on student loans. From solutions, to bright-spots, to is the debt even worth it — you asked, we answered.
10 Reasons Why Teachers Should Tell Their Stories
Stories have the power to connect us, move us, and challenge us. Here are 10 reasons why educators should change hearts and minds through the power of storytelling.
