XQ Institute,

248 3rd Street, Oakland, CA 94607

The XQ Institute, located at 248 3rd Street in Oakland, California, is dedicated to transforming high schools to better prepare students for college, career, and real life. They believe that high school transformation is not only necessary but also possible and already underway. By equipping learners with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a constantly changing world, high schools can shape the future.

XQ offers tools and resources to help schools and districts bring about positive change for their students and communities. They share insights and lessons learned from their school and district partnerships to support others in their efforts to improve teaching and learning.

One of the initiatives of XQ is the documentary "The First Class," which follows the founding class of Crosstown High in Memphis, an XQ school. This feature-length film showcases the innovative approaches to education being implemented at Crosstown High and provides resources for others looking to transform their own educational practices.

In addition to their work in Memphis, XQ is also involved in the DC XQ initiative, a districtwide effort to transform public high schools in Washington, D.C. They aim to give a voice to the community and address the concerns of young people who are entering an economy and workforce that are constantly evolving.

Overall, XQ is dedicated to redefining and certifying learning in a way that better prepares today's learners and high school graduates for the challenges and opportunities of the future.