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Beyond High School Graduation

How to Find the Right Career Path in High School

Finding a career is an intimidating task, especially for high school students. Here’s a great place to start when creating your path.

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Jules Nash Contributing Writer, XQ Institute
Adulting 101: A Few Financial Basics of Adult Life

Beyond High School Graduation

Adulting 101: A Few Financial Basics of Adult Life

Learn how to get your finances in order with these well-explained financial basics.

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Team XQ #ReThinkHighSchool
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High School & Society

Connecting Individual Actions to Systematic Change: An Interview with Professor Rich Milner

Education thought leader and Vanderbilt University Professor Rich Milner in conversation with XQ’s Hana Beach.

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Hana Beach Editorial Associate
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High School & Society

What's Happening to School Meals During COVID-19?

COVID-19 has changed the way food-insecure students receive meals and support. Here’s how your family can get involved.

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Summer Kriegshauser Senior Program Manager, No Kid Hungry
5 Resources for College Planning During COVID-19

Beyond High School Graduation

5 Resources for College Planning During COVID-19

As college applications ramp up, this week we’re focusing on college admissions in the time of COVID-19.

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Team XQ #ReThinkHighSchool
How to Write a Powerful College Application Essay

Beyond High School Graduation

How to Write a Powerful College Application Essay

A comprehensive guide to writing and conquering the college admissions essay. Pro-tip: remember to be true to yourself.

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Jules Nash Contributing Writer, XQ Institute

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Strategies, resources, and stories that empower you to rethink high school.

Adulting 101: A Few Financial Basics of Adult Life

Beyond High School Graduation

Adulting 101: A Few Financial Basics of Adult Life

Learn how to get your finances in order with these well-explained financial basics.

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Team XQ #ReThinkHighSchool
Close up of vegetables; students choosing food in school cafeteria

High School & Society

What's Happening to School Meals During COVID-19?

COVID-19 has changed the way food-insecure students receive meals and support. Here’s how your family can get involved.

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Summer Kriegshauser Senior Program Manager, No Kid Hungry
5 Resources for College Planning During COVID-19

Beyond High School Graduation

5 Resources for College Planning During COVID-19

As college applications ramp up, this week we’re focusing on college admissions in the time of COVID-19.

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Team XQ #ReThinkHighSchool
How to Write a Powerful College Application Essay

Beyond High School Graduation

How to Write a Powerful College Application Essay

A comprehensive guide to writing and conquering the college admissions essay. Pro-tip: remember to be true to yourself.

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Jules Nash Contributing Writer, XQ Institute

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Explore videos that showcase the stories and work behind communities making a difference in their high schools.

Students Engage in Project-Based Learning. The Results Surprised Them | Why XQ

High School Redesign

Students Engage in Project-Based Learning. The Results Surprised Them | Why XQ

Crosstown High teachers asked ninth graders to investigate problems with life on Earth and consider moving to Mars.

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High School Life

Student Performs Powerful Spoken Word Poem About Graduation and Life

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High School Redesign

Why Should We #ReThinkHighSchool? | Why XQ

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High School & Society

Black Lives Mural Painted all Over Oakland by Students and Community

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High School Redesign

Teacher Strategies: Learning and Teaching During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This Student Started a Project to Bring Her Community Together | XQ Students

High School Life

This Student Started a Project to Bring Her Community Together | XQ Students

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High School Life

Supporting Students Share Words of Motivation for Teachers During COVID-19 Pandemic

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    XQ Music and Activism Challenge ft. SOL Development

    Create a song that shines a light on an issue that matters most to you.

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    Picture the world you’d like to see. Create an artwork that inspires change.

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