Russlynn Ali

CEO & Co-Founder @XQAmerica | MD of ED @EmCollective | Teacher | Former Asst. Secretary for Civil Rights for #Obama | 🇹🇹 Soca Enthusiast | Animal Lover 🐾

[XQ @XQAmerica]

Tomorrow, we are making #goodtrouble with our CEO @RusslynnAli , @rweingarten , @AFTunion and education experts, business leaders and policymakers who are ready to ensure our young people are equipped for all the future has to offer beyond high school.

Tune in to our livestream tomorrow as we discuss ways to disrupt the status quo in the education system to create new, exciting opportunities for the workforce of tomorrow.

Watch here: https://t.co/VtlPLZvCPp

#ReThinkHighSchool #EdChat

[Russlynn Ali @RusslynnAli]

Together we’re transforming the education system and advancing climate-resilient design.

[Russlynn Ali @RusslynnAli]

Today I witnessed thousands of hearts and minds moved by the story of @CrosstownHigh in “The First Class” film—a spectacular milestone for Barbados + XQ to #RethinkHighSchool with PM @miaamormottley and @EduTransformBIM.

[Russlynn Ali @RusslynnAli]

High school transformation means new approaches, more voices, & communities coming together - the work for new solutions is underway.

@XQAmerica is piloting a new math curriculum around the U.S. and bringing together communities to work with us. https://t.co/vmlPG3dfJp

[Russlynn Ali @RusslynnAli]

The #NAEP data released Monday shows historic declines in reading & math across the country. The 8th graders who took the test are already in high school. We need to support our students now by rethinking our high schools.

[XQ @XQAmerica]

(1/3) We were proud to host the 2022 @EdTrustWest Russlynn Ali Summer Fellows at our XQ offices last week! We’re grateful to be in good company with these extraordinary individuals.

Learn more about them and their incredible work in the thread 👇

[Russlynn Ali @RusslynnAli]

Grateful for Amanda Gorman whose powerful words speak for so many of us who remain speechless and anguished by yesterday’s horrific events.

[Amanda Gorman @TheAmandaGorman]

Schools scared to death.
The truth is, one education under desks,
Stooped low from bullets;
That plunge when we ask
Where our children
Shall live
& how
& if

[Russlynn Ali @RusslynnAli]

I’m beyond excited for the #CarnegieSummit2022 and the opportunity to learn with everyone over the next few days.

https://t.co/igrlrbXqwr

[Carnegie Foundation @CarnegieFdn]

We’re excited to announce that @XQAmerica CEO and Co-Founder @RusslynnAli will join @CarnegieFdn President Timothy Knowles in a joint keynote address at #CarnegieSummit2022. Don’t miss this thoughtful discussion on the future of #education. Register now: https://t.co/LpD1tddAtz.

[Russlynn Ali @RusslynnAli]

“Scan the constitutions of most states, and you won’t find any clause guaranteeing every child the right to a quality public education. They promise a free public education, but not a great one.” @arneduncan

#RethinkHighSchool The time is now.
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[Russlynn Ali @RusslynnAli]

So grateful to have known him.

[Russlynn Ali @RusslynnAli]

The world lost a treasure today. I’m honored to have honored @virgilabloh just a few short weeks ago with #FashionForRelief. (1/4)

[Russlynn Ali @RusslynnAli]

In nearly every aspect of his work he offers a roadmap to anyone who wants to follow in his footsteps. It speaks to Virgil’s belief that fashion & music are so much more than fabrics & beats—they’re education in the purest sense.” (4/4)

Rest In Peace Virgil. You will be missed.

[Russlynn Ali @RusslynnAli]

I’m excited by the partnership between @Fashion4Relief and @EAA_Foundation.

They’ve come together to build new, rigorous education pathways for young people – alternative ways of becoming lifelong learners. #QatarCreates #EducationAboveAll #RethinkHighSchool #XQAmerica

[Russlynn Ali @RusslynnAli]

Right now, in most schools, education is about getting it done. Together, we can make it about getting it right.

https://t.co/UC88vTPriK

[Russlynn Ali @RusslynnAli]

The next generation of entrepreneurs, executives and business leaders are sitting in a high school classroom.

Today at 1:45pm EST, students & alumni from XQ's @IowaBIG, @grmuseumschool, @PSIHighSchool and @PonagansetHS will discuss how they would transform education. #Aurora21

[Russlynn Ali @RusslynnAli]

There’s no stronger weapon against inequality, and no better path to opportunity, than education.

I'm honored to join @mrdannyglover, Maisha Moses & B.J. Walker for a powerful discussion on self determination and the future economy. Please join us at 2:25pm ET!#SNCC60th

[Russlynn Ali @RusslynnAli]

@Joespeak_MWA @EdTrustWest @RyanSmithEd Have admired and loved Joe Richardson since law school — for too many years to count. You introduced me to someone who would change my life. Forever grateful.

[Russlynn Ali @RusslynnAli]

I’m feeling full of gratitude for the honor of founding @EdTrustWest 20 years ago today, and full of pride as I think about the organization’s tireless and relentless efforts to close achievement and opportunity gaps for our most vulnerable students.