Watch: Rethinking High School in the DC Public Schools

DC+XQ is a districtwide, multi-year, community-driven partnership to rethink high school across the DC Public Schools.

By Team XQ

DC+XQ is a districtwide, multi-year, community-driven partnership to rethink high school across the DC Public Schools so all students graduate ready for college, career, and life. Watch this exciting work develop in this video series featuring DC teachers, students, and leaders. 

Introduction to DC+XQ with Deputy Chief of School Improvement Paige Hoffman
Hear from DC+XQ Deputy Chief of School Improvement Paige Hoffman and other members of the DCPS administration about how the DC+XQ partnership came to be. 
How the DC+XQ Schools Got Here
After the formation of the DC+XQ partnership, the intensive work with the schools in the district began. In this episode, follow the redesign journeys of our Cohort 1 schools, Dunbar High School and Francis L Cardozo Education Campus. Discover their redesign journey from the Educational Opportunity Audit, to the design days and more. Learn how the schools brought issues to light as they formulated and fine-tuned their transformation plans.
Meet Cardozo Education Campus: Igniting the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
In this episode, meet Redesign Director William Blake and Principal Arthur Mola of Francis L. Cardozo Education Campus.

Get a glimpse of Cardozo’s exciting vision for the future as the team pilots its redesign plans with entrepreneurial spirit and strong student-teacher collaboration.
Meet Dunbar High School: Innovating with Immersive Learning
In this episode, meet Redesign Director Nubia Gerima-Rogers and Principal Nadine Smith of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.

Discover Dunbar’s vision for the future, including work/study programs, immersive technology, and VR in the classroom, and how they’re empowering students to be at the forefront of change.
Meet Coolidge: Weaving Sustainable Development into School Design
In this episode, dive into Calvin Coolidge High School’s transformative work. This school is incorporating the United Nations’ sustainable development goals into its vision for the future, including a focus on overall wellness.

Plus, take a peek at Dr. Glassie’s AP seminar class, where students choose the topics and issues that impact local and global sustainability in unexpected ways.
Preparing to Launch a Re-Imagined Cardozo
Check out the amazing progress being made at Cardozo Education Campus as the school pilots its redesigned high school model. 

Cardozo is creating tomorrow’s entrepreneurs by building foundational skills so students can start, sustain, and grow their own businesses. Plus, get a sneak peek at Learning Lab Fridays, where students get dedicated time to tap into their passions, and teachers have the opportunity to enhance their curriculum with instructional coaches.
Cultivating Young Kings at Ron Brown
Witness the Black Biosphere at Ron Brown High School, “an oasis where young kings become public figures.” Learn how experiential learning and focusing on student wellness create an inspiring and motivating environment for student success.
The City is the Classroom at Dunbar
Discover how Dunbar High School is using the “city as a classroom” and connecting students’ learning to the real world and their communities. Plus, take a peek at Dunbar’s work-study program pilot and how it will prepare students for life after high school.