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Belonging and its critical impact on student mental health

High School Life

Belonging and its critical impact on student mental health

As remote learning continues, it’s no secret that mental health is suffering. However, creating a sense of belonging can help students feel more connected.

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Casey Pettit Director of Strategic Partnerships, Project Wayfinder
Why Representation Matters to BIPOC Teachers and Their Students

High School & Society

Why Representation Matters to BIPOC Teachers and Their Students

We spoke to education leaders on why representation is important. Here’s their perspective on representation, inclusivity, and why we need to move beyond diversity for diversity’s sake.

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Hana Beach Editorial Associate, XQ Institute
Submissions from XQ’s #MakeASongChallenge Reveal What Matters Most to Students Today

High School Life

Submissions from XQ’s #MakeASongChallenge Reveal What Matters Most to Students Today

In XQ’s #MakeASongChallenge, students explored the causes they’re passionate about through artivism: a blend of art and activism that promotes positive change.

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Ashley Wen Content Marketing Manager, XQ Institute
These Students Won the XQ #MakeASongChallenge

High School Life

These Students Won the XQ #MakeASongChallenge

Students from across the country submitted original songs about issues close to them. Here’s how music professionals reacted to them.

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Sarah Baltazar-Pinheiro Senior Product Director, XQ Institute
Upbeat Academy: Music Education that Transforms Lives

High School Life

Upbeat Academy: Music Education that Transforms Lives

All students have the potential to do amazing things. This school gives students the tools they need to unleash creativity through music education and lead them to success.

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Team XQ #ReThinkHighSchool
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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Jennifer Ellis Director of Policy Engagement, XQ Institute

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

Why Representation Matters to BIPOC Teachers and Their Students

High School & Society

Why Representation Matters to BIPOC Teachers and Their Students

We spoke to education leaders on why representation is important. Here’s their perspective on representation, inclusivity, and why we need to move beyond diversity for diversity’s sake.

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Hana Beach Editorial Associate, XQ Institute
Submissions from XQ’s #MakeASongChallenge Reveal What Matters Most to Students Today

High School Life

Submissions from XQ’s #MakeASongChallenge Reveal What Matters Most to Students Today

In XQ’s #MakeASongChallenge, students explored the causes they’re passionate about through artivism: a blend of art and activism that promotes positive change.

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Ashley Wen Content Marketing Manager, XQ Institute
5 Ways to Inclusively Teach Black History

High School Redesign

5 Ways to Inclusively Teach Black History

Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the impact Black history has had in shaping the world we live in. Here are 5 resources for you to bring it to life in your classroom.

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Ashley Wen Content Marketing Manager, XQ Institute
Upbeat Academy: Music Education that Transforms Lives

High School Life

Upbeat Academy: Music Education that Transforms Lives

All students have the potential to do amazing things. This school gives students the tools they need to unleash creativity through music education and lead them to success.

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Team XQ #ReThinkHighSchool

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

These Students Won the XQ #MakeASongChallenge

High School Life

These Students Won the XQ #MakeASongChallenge

Students from across the country submitted original songs about issues close to them. Here’s how music professionals reacted to them.

Educational Equity Mindset in Practice

High School Redesign

Educational Equity Mindset in Practice

Making Connections With Students Through Community-Based Projects

High School Redesign

Making Connections With Students Through Community-Based Projects

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Equitable Teaching Strategies: Asset Framing in Practice

High School Life

Equitable Teaching Strategies: Asset Framing in Practice

Off-White Founder Virgil Abloh Interview on Education, Art, Culture, and Design

Beyond High School Graduation

Off-White Founder Virgil Abloh Interview on Education, Art, Culture, and Design

student janay kelley spoken word artists

High School Life

Student Performs Powerful Spoken Word Poem About Graduation and Life

why rethink high school

High School Redesign

Why Should We #ReThinkHighSchool? | Why XQ

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    Express your identity through dance and movement. Move your body, move your soul.

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    XQ Music and Activism Challenge ft. SOL Development

    Listen to top submissions from the XQ #MakeASong Challenge!

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    XQ Visual Art and Activism Challenge ft. BMike

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

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