What Works: Crosstown High
“You don’t get to work here if you don’t think teenagers are awesome.” - Ginger Spickler, Director of Sustainability at Crosstown High
Crosstown High, a recipient of XQ’s Super School initiative, has an unusual beginning sparked by conversations with educators, business leaders, elected leaders, parents, and, most importantly, students. As Crosstown High nears its first decade, S2’s Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy, Anthony Hanna, explores the pillars behind the school’s success.
Connecting K-12 with career opportunities to create purposeful pathways for students
When we think about “mobility” for high school students, our first thoughts are often about driver’s licenses, cars, and how teenagers physically get from place to place. But what about their ability to be economically mobile after they graduate from high school?