21st Century Learning

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21st Century Learning

Are our students..

...ready for the new global economy?
...critical thinkers and problem solvers?
...globally aware?
...Self-directed?
...good collaborators?
...information and technology literate?
....flexible and adaptable?
...innovative?
...effective communicators?

... they must be!

Results that matter - 21st Century Skills and High School Reform

Parents, policymakers, business leaders and students themselves are recognizing that too many of our young people do not receive the rigorous, world-class high school education that they need to succeed in the 21^st century.

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Framework for 21st Century Learning

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What are the 21st Century Skills?

Can be summarized as the skills, knowledge and expertise students should master to succeed in work and life in the 21st century:

1. Core Subjects and 21st Century Themes

2. Learning and Innovation Skills

3. Information, Media and Technology Skills

4. Life and Career Skills

To learn more, please visit "Partnership for 21st Century Learning Skills"

Partnership for 21st Century Skills

Across the country, there is a refreshing and growing movement to improve America’s high schools by teaching 21st Century Skills.