Author: Carri Schneider

Want to Build Student Power? Just Ask Washington Leadership Academy

Beyond High School Graduation

Want to Build Student Power? Just Ask Washington Leadership Academy

High School senior De’Von is nothing if not confident. As he led visitors on a tour of Washington Leadership Academy (WLA)—an XQ school in Washington, D.C.—he proudly announced through…

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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

Now That’s Student Voice

High School Redesign

Now That’s Student Voice

A powerful way to connect students, a buzzword vocabulary lesson, and a look at the future of learning. Here's 5 stories to start your week of teaching.

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Never Teach Alone

High School Redesign

Never Teach Alone

This high school in Memphis is trying a lot of things differently. Including co-teaching. Hear from two teachers on why it matters.

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8 Inspiring Student Projects to Jumpstart Your School Year

High School Redesign

8 Inspiring Student Projects to Jumpstart Your School Year

Need a few ideas for projects this school year? Here are 8 projects your students will love.

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10 Reasons Why Teachers Should Tell Their Stories

High School Life

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.

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Why High School?

High School Redesign

Why High School?

Learning how to learn, powerful partnerships, and tips for parents. Here are 5 resources to jumpstart your week of teaching.

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Summer Reading: Research, Explore, and Reflect

High School Redesign

Summer Reading: Research, Explore, and Reflect

Neuroscience, brain hacks, ally ship, and listening. Here are 5 resources to become a better advocate for student voice.

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Is Design Thinking The Key to Workforce Development?

Beyond High School Graduation

Is Design Thinking The Key to Workforce Development?

These students at a school in Indiana are learning through design thinking. Here's how they do it.

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Cultivating your community lead classroom

High School Redesign

Cultivating your community lead classroom

Want to build community in your classroom? Here are 5 resources to strengthen relationships in your school.

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High School Redesign

High School Redesign

High School Redesign

A reading list, a portrait of a graduate, and the big questions. It's our first summer reading issue of Give Me Five!

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5 High School Redesign Resources

High School Redesign

5 High School Redesign Resources

Redesigning high school is tough work. Here are 5 resources to help you out on your journey.

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Fact or Fiction

High School Redesign

Fact or Fiction

Myth busting, lessons from the field, and project-based learning in action. 5 resources to help you jumpstart the week of teaching.

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How an “Our Kids, Our Goals” Approach Works to Support Students

High School Redesign

How an “Our Kids, Our Goals” Approach Works to Support Students

A poster hanging in the hallway between the teacher’s lounge and leadership office reads, “We Signed Up For This.” Here's what that means for the culture and approach of this D.C. high school.

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Social-Emotional Learning Resources for Educators

High School & Society

Social-Emotional Learning Resources for Educators

Social-Emotional Learning is a critical support teachers can give students. Here's how you can support the mental wellbeing of your students.

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Inspo In Your Inbox

High School Redesign

Inspo In Your Inbox

Authentic student voice inspiration, a high school redesign reading list, teen brain hacks, a PBL primer, and teacher impact research. 5 tips for you to try in your classroom.

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Put Your Party Pants On

High School Redesign

Give Me Five Newsletter: Put Your Party Pants On

High school beyond walls, equity in admissions, and a new “American Dream.” 5 reads to jump start your week of teaching.

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Connect Learning to the World Today

High School Redesign

Connect Learning to the World Today

Teen writing contests, school aerodynamics advice, support for first-generation students, data transparency, and career-connected learning. Here are 5 resources to help you #ReThinkHighSchool.

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SEL Starter Guide and More

High School & Society

SEL Starter Guide and More

New to the world of Social-Emotional Learning? Here are 5 resources to get you started.

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Fresh ideas for Black History Month

High School Redesign

Fresh ideas for Black History Month

Transforming spaces, exploring the teenage brain, and innovative grants. Here are five ideas to help transform your classroom.

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Putting Relationships First

High School Redesign

Putting Relationships First

From focusing on relationships, to helping students find their future. Here are 5 resources for you to use in your classroom this week.

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One last gift to unwrap

High School Redesign

One last gift to unwrap

What the future of learners should look like, a free online class, and a call for change. Here are 5 resources from XQ to inspire you.

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Welcome to Give Me Five

High School Redesign

Welcome to Give Me Five

5 resources. Every two weeks. For Educators, by educators. Let's rethink high school and transform our classrooms together.

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