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Equity and ESSER: How Schools Can Embrace a Participatory Approach to Amplify Family Voices in Budget Planning

Schools across the country have a welcome task this summer: deciding how to spend a windfall in federal stimulus funds. Brooklyn Lab is doing that by asking families for their insights.

Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School XQ School, Brooklyn, NY
High School & Society

Advice From a Student Activist on ARP Funding

Student activist Josh Stern on how Student Voice Should Drive ARP Spending

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High School Redesign

Recommendations for ARP ESSER Funding 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.

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High School Redesign

ARP Allocations by State

Find out about the ARP ESSER funding coming to your state—and how much XQ recommends should be dedicated to high schools.

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High School Redesign

American Rescue Plan Dollars Are Coming. 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.

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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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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.

Summer Kriegshauser Senior Program Manager, No Kid Hungry
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Mike Johnston
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Donnell Jones-Craven
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Christine Bischoff
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Teachers Play True or False: School Board Edition
High School & Society

Demystifying School Boards: What Do School Boards Do?

Looking for ways to spur high school transformation in your community? Getting involved with your local school board is a great place to start. What is a school board? Schools…

silvia li sam Growth and Marketing at XQ
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What I Learned From Finding, Organizing, and Verifying School Board Data for the Entire United States

Emily spent 170 hours collecting and organizing school board data from across the country. What she learned might surprise you.

Emily Fowler Junior at the University of Oregon & research assistant for Terrapin Data
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How Are School Boards Responding to School Closures in the Time of COVID-19?

Leadership decisions don’t stop when campuses are closed. In fact, they become more important than ever. Here's how school boards are responding to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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High School & Society

School Board Governance Best Practices

Learn how school boards can transform education in their communities by incorporating governance best practices that propel students to success.

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High School & Society

How To Run a School Board Campaign

Running for the board of education is challenging. Here are some school board campaign ideas and steps to help you get started.

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High School Life

How to Write a Letter to the School Board

If you want your voice to be heard and to show your concern for your child and others in the community, writing a letter to the school board is an important step.

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High School & Society

What Makes a Good School Board Member?

School board members can be some of the biggest change makers for high school. But what does it take to be a good school board member?

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High School & Society

So, what does a school board do, anyway?

School boards are one of the most important decision makers in public education. Here's what they do any why they matter.

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High School & Society

‘The most rewarding thing I’ve ever done’

Two veteran school board members reflect on their journeys to inspire others, from sharing why they decided to run to providing highlights of their work.

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