These modules offer a mix of cutting-edge academic research and inspiration to help anyone think boldly about the possibilities and realities of rethinking high school. The XQ Knowledge Modules are resources for designing a great high school that’s right for your students and your community. Each module walks you through a different element of high school design and a step in the school design process. They will help you ground your work in the best thinking and research, and they include inspiring examples from other schools and school design teams. 

There are 13 modules in all, divided into three phases: Discover, Design, and Develop. Discover comes first. Start by taking a fresh look at how local young people are doing today, the challenges they face in the future, and how they learn best. Once you’ve completed the Discover modules, you’ll be ready to start on Design and Develop. In those phases, you’ll map out the core elements of your school design and think through what it will take to develop it in practical terms.