Published in XQ Institute·Mar 8, 20205 Resources for Fostering Meaningful, Engaged Learning | XQ InstituteIt’s March! That means we’re talking about the XQ School Design Principle , Meaningful, Engaged Learning. We gathered five awesome resources that explore innovative approaches on how educators like you create opportunities that engage students in meaningful ways. Now, let’s get to it… Extra credit: One way you can stay…Newsletter3 min read
Published in XQ Institute·Mar 5, 2020Helping Your Teen Get the Most out of High School | XQ InstituteWhen it comes to rethinking high school and ensuring the future success of America’s students, the expression that “It takes a village” is both apt and accurate. But what does that village look like? Since XQ launched in September of 2015, we’ve learned that the village is more like a…High School6 min read
Published in XQ Institute·Mar 4, 2020Tips on How to Use Social Media for Schools | XQ InstituteBlogs and social media can be a great way to share your school’s bright spots and messages with the community. A well-run blog and social media campaign can help attract new students, reach families, recruit new staff, and promote your school to the community at large. …Social Media3 min read
Published in XQ Institute·Mar 3, 2020Tips on Creating an Inclusive School and Why It Matters | XQ InstituteInclusion in education has traditionally meant making sure students with disabilities are integrated into general education classrooms to the greatest possible extent. It was a big deal and a big change when our country implemented the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. The law ensured all children with…Inclusive11 min read
Published in XQ Institute·Mar 2, 2020What Is a Makerspace? A Guide for Teachers | XQ InstituteTechnology has always played a role in schools. From pencils, paper, and chalkboards to computers, tablets, and smartboards. More recently, a growing number of schools, libraries, and public places have begun to create spaces where students can learn through making. The tools they use can be high-tech (e.g., 3D printing…Makerspaces4 min read
Published in XQ Institute·Mar 1, 20203 Common Elements of Meaningful Learning Environments | XQ InstituteIt’s March! So that means we are continuing our focus on XQ School Design Principles with a month-long series on meaningful learning that engages all students. Remember that scene in Ferris Buehler’s Day Off, where the history teacher lectures on the Soviet Union and the students sit with glazed looks…Learning Environments4 min read
Published in XQ Institute·Feb 28, 2020The Power of a Strong School Vision Statement Is Limitless | XQ InstituteWe can all agree that our education system needs significant improvement, based on the perpetually lagging outcomes of our K-12 schools throughout the country, among other important indicators. We need to creatively innovate on all levels-within classrooms, schools, and the systems overseeing our schools in order to produce equitable outcomes…Vision3 min read
Published in XQ Institute·Feb 27, 2020Want a strong school culture? Focus on coherent school leadership | XQ InstituteWe hear it often enough-strong, consistent leadership is necessary to the success of any organization. Of course, this holds true for schools as well-and at the heart of leadership is the role of the leader in establishing a strong mission and culture. At , we care so much about strong…Education5 min read
Published in XQ Institute·Feb 26, 2020I can do that: What does a venture capitalist do? | XQ InstituteIn the world of business in 2020, new and innovative ideas are generated at a blazing pace. They come from all corners of the world and every pocket of the Internet. Some look to improve on existing models; others look to generate change through an entirely new approach. …Venture Capital13 min read
Published in XQ Institute·Feb 25, 2020High school redesign in Rhode Island offers lessons for all communities | XQ InstituteFour individuals in matching blue T-shirts with identifiers across the chest-Parent, Educator, Principal, Student-are singing the theme song from Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood . “Who are the pe-ople in your neigh-bor-hood, in your neigh-bor-hood, in your neigh-bor-hoooooooood?” These critical members of their “neighborhood” have spent months developing a plan to reimagine…Rhode Island5 min read
