Category: High School Redesign

High School Redesign
Leading the Redesign of the American High School Model: ESSER Funding makes this a perfect opportunity to meet the needs of this moment
It’s an early fall afternoon in 2020, and I am meeting (over Zoom, of course) with the leadership team of Círculos High School, an XQ school in Santa Ana,…

High School Redesign
How LAB Internships Are Setting Up Scholars for Success Inside and Outside the Classroom
Brooklyn LAB piloted its co-curricular internship program this past summer, allowing scholars to join seven organizations for six weeks of hands-on, experiential learning in an animation studio, digital marketing agency, and more.

High School Redesign
The Future of Education Requires Students and Teachers to Lead the Way
Nationwide, schools weren’t prepared to withstand the shock that COVID-19 pandemic sent through the system. Now, as we plan for a return to the physical classroom, school leaders and educators have an opportunity to push for educational equity.

High School Redesign
Recommendations to Support High School Transformation
Policymakers and education leaders are making critical decisions and providing important details on how ARP ESSER funding will be spent. Every dollar matters, and it’s not enough to spend more. We must spend smarter—more imaginatively, efficiently, and effectively.

High School Redesign
Federal COVID Relief Funds Are Available to States and Districts. Let’s Invest Them in High School Transformation.
ARP ESSER funding offers America a chance to examine what’s working in education, develop individualized pathways that accelerate student learning, and create coalitions to build a truly fair and effective education system.

High School Redesign
How This STEM Teacher Keeps Her Students Engaged with Project and Place-Based Learning
Remote school has challenged how we create meaningful learning experiences for our students. XQ schools are using place-based and project-based learning to increase student engagement in meaningful ways.
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