Watch: New Film Inspires America to Rethink High School
“The First Class” documentary looks at a new XQ school in Memphis.
XQ Design Principle: Caring, Trusting Relationships
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced a pivot to remote learning, the team at Latitude High…
XQ Design Principle: Smart Use of Space, Time, and Tech
Learning isn’t confined to a certain place, nor does it have to occur on a set schedule. Transformational high schools understand that the elements of time and space can be […]
What Is Student Centered Learning and Why Is It Important?
Too many students describe high school as boring—but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s how we can put students at the center of their education.
XQ Design Principle: Meaningful, Engaged Learning
Transforming high school is hard work. The task can feel overwhelming and it can be hard…
The Importance of Arts Education and Why the Arts Matter
In remote learning, arts education has never been more fragile. Here’s how these educators are sparking creativity in their students and learn how you can too.
Encouraging Higher Order Thinking Skills in Students
Rigor is one of those ambiguous terms in education where everyone has a different definition. While it can vary widely in practice, rigor means that students are engaged in challenging […]
Opportunities and Challenges of Modeling with Mathematics in Algebra 1
“Economic access and full citizenship depend crucially on math and science literacy.” Those words were written by Bob Moses more than 20 years ago in describing his evolution from a […]
6 Ideas You Can Steal From the Most Innovative High Schools
A Los Angeles high school that operates all year round. A high school located…
XQ Design Principle: Youth Voice and Choice
Transformational schools do what might seem courageous to some: they give students an active voice in…
How to Engage High School Students in Learning
It’s no secret that students who are engaged in their learning do better in school. So why is meaningful, engaged learning that captures student attention the exception rather than the […]
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.
