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Zach’s Story: From Quest Forward High School to Northwestern University
Zach is an alumnus of Quest Forward High School, a college preparatory school that is supported by Opportunity Education. Quest Forward High Schools’ curriculum is based on the active learning and engagement resources and tools... Read More
Student Spotlight: Red
Red is a student at Quest Forward High School (QFHS) in Omaha. QFHS uses Opportunity Education’s Quest Forward Learning to empower teachers with tools and resources that encourage students to engage deeply in their learning and take... Read More
Make Magic Happen with Hexagonal Thinking
The deep sighs and collective groans of “not again” from the seniors in my English classes felt like an urgent plea for change. They were eager for fresh activities and strategies to spice up their learning experience. Admittedly,... Read More
4 Ways to Reconsider Your High School
Where a student goes to high school is a future-shaping choice. Ask yourself these 4 questions to evaluate your high school options and find the best fit.... Read More
5 Family Commitments for Distance Learning
After several months of distance learning, it's clear that most students managed it, but the results weren't great in most schools. With coronavirus infections rising again around the country, more distance learning is likely for many... Read More
Make Way for Mascots!
Quest Forward Academy students on both Omaha and Santa Rosa campuses put a major decision to a vote this year: What mascots would best represent their communities? Mentors Jennifer Dalbey (Omaha) and Nils Palsson (Santa Rosa) share... Read More
Classroom Intercom: Empowering Student Voices
Students at Quest Forward Academy are using the platform Class Intercom to create social media posts for the school by recording events, taking pictures of activities, and writing captions that explain how the school is using a more... Read More