David Brooks on disrupting America’s higher education

America’s elite universities are driven by a system of meritocracy in need of disruption. At Exchange 24, David Brooks spoke to XQ CEO Russlynn Ali about the “diploma divide” and how it impacts our nation's culture, life experience, social fabric, and ideals. Listen in as he explores the history of access and opportunity in America’s colleges and universities. Should measures of merit include non-cognitive skills like curiosity, creativity, resilience, and courage? Let us know what you think in the comments! #Exchange24 #DavidBrooks #RethinkHighSchool ► SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel:    / xqamerica   Connect with XQ: ► Instagram:   / xqamerica   ► Twitter:   / xqamerica   ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xq?lang=en ► Facebook:   / xqamerica   ► LinkedIn:   / xq-institute   ABOUT XQ INSTITUTE: XQ Institute is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to rethinking the high school experience so that every student graduates ready to succeed in life. We work in communities throughout the country, with individual schools and entire school systems, to help them dream big about what high school could be, turn their innovative ideas into action, and create more rigorous and equitable schools. We share what’s working with other schools and districts, so they can tailor new models to the needs of their own students and communities. We know that seeing is believing, so we meet people where they are to share the importance and possibility of change through listening, learning, and storytelling. And our open-source tools, based on research and design thinking, empower people to take up the challenge of transforming their high schools with a unifying goal: unlocking the American promise of a high-quality education for everyone.** XQ was co-founded by board chair Laurene Powell Jobs, founder and president of Emerson Collective, and Russlynn Ali, XQ’s CEO and former U.S. assistant secretary of education for civil rights. XQ’s board of directors also includes Geoffrey Canada, Marc Eckō, Jimmy Iovine, Michael Klein, and Yo-Yo Ma.**