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DC XQ Let's Rethink High Schools

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Rethink High School with Federal K-12 COVID Relief Funds

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2022 Student Journalism Challenge

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Education Policy 101: What Is Education Policy?

High School & Society

Education Policy 101: What Is Education Policy?

Everyone is an education policymaker; some might just not know it. Dive into the basics with this summary and learn everything from how it works to how you can get involved.

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Team XQ #ReThinkHighSchool
Repeal the Invisible Tax on Educators of Color

High School & Society

Repeal the Invisible Tax on Educators of Color

Black educators move through the profession carrying an extra burden that often pushes Black educators out of the profession. Director of the Center for Black Educator Development Sharif El-Mekki discusses this “Invisible Tax” and proposes solutions to keep educators of colors in the classroom.

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Sharif El-Mekki Founder & CEO, Center for Black Educator Development
A 5-Point Approach for Schools to Promote Equitable COVID-19 Vaccination

High School Redesign

A 5-Point Approach for Schools to Promote Equitable COVID-19 Vaccination

As schools begin to explore plans for in-person classes, they’re also considering vaccination plans. Here is a 5-Point Guide for Schools to Promote Equitable COVID-19 Vaccination

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Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School XQ School, Brooklyn, NY
An XQ Toolkit That Makes High School Transformation Possible in Every Community

High School Redesign

An XQ Toolkit That Makes High School Transformation Possible in Every Community

We believe high school transformation is necessary and possible. And, we know, there’s no one way to do it.

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Anne Mackinnon Managing Director of Education Content & Tools, XQ Institute

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