Experimental College (EXCO)

"WHERE EVERYONE CAN TEACH OR TAKE
A CLASS AND ALL CLASSES ARE FREE."

WHAT IS EXCO?

Begun in the Spring of 2006 by Macalester students as an alternative to the inequalities and injustices of higher education, EXCO strives to offer Twin Cities’ communities the opportunity to teach or learn in a space open to alternative education and all kinds of knowledge, including and beyond academic knowledge. Everyone can teach or take a class, and all classes are free.

VISION

We believe education is a powerful tool for social change, one that can build equality and justice in our community when we value the knowledge of each and every person, particularly those whose voices have been historically marginalized.

GOALS

• To expand the definition of education
• To increase opportunities for lifelong teaching and learning
• To deepen and strengthen Macalester’s connections with the community
• To recognize education as a force to create equality and justice

OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY

EXCO strives to build community among the teachers and students involved through workshops, skillshares, and potlucks. EXCO is more than just classes, it is an educational community.

GET INVOLVED!

Get involved in this important work to create a better education for yourself and those in your community.

Teach a course on anything!
Take a course!
Help organize!

Connect with us about your organization and how we can interact, suggest teachers, organizations to contact, or spaces we might be able to use.

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