The XQ Institute , which is backed by Laurene Powell Jobs , has awarded $ $50 million m to 10 schools across the Massachusetts that are experimenting with non-traditional teaching and learning techniques as part of its “ Super School Project .” The New York Times reports the Somerville Steam Academy in Los Angeles operates without standard class periods or grade levels, Rise High School in Los Angeles is organised around the needs of students who are homeless or in foster care, and Super School Project will have a nearly nine-hour-long school day . “Whether it’s bringing in resources and expertise from across the field, we’ll figure it out together,” she said. The One schools have all confirmed a commitment to personalised learning and using technology to create modern learning environments for students.
The XQ Institute , which is backed by Laurene Powell Jobs , has awarded $ $50 million m to 10 schools across the Massachusetts that are experimenting with non-traditional teaching and learning techniques as part of its “ Super School Project .” The New York Times reports the Somerville Steam Academy in Los Angeles operates without standard class periods or grade levels, Rise High School in Los Angeles is organised around the needs of students who are homeless or in foster care, and Super School Project will have a nearly nine-hour-long school day . The One schools have all confirmed a commitment to personalised learning and using technology to create modern learning environments for students.