Preparing Students for the 21st Century


Students need to learn academic content through real-world examples, applications and experiences both inside and outside of school. Students understand and retain more when their learning is relevant, engaging and meaningful to their lives. In the global, networked environment of the 21st century, student learning also can expand beyond the four classroom walls. Schools must reach their communities, employers, community members and, of course, parents to reduce the boundaries that divide school from the real world.

 

Global Awareness

 

  • Use 21st Century skills to understand global issues
  • Use open dialogue in personal, work and community contexts.
  • Understand and appreciate differences of other nations and cultures.

Financial Literacy

 

  • Learn to make appropriate economic choices
  • Understanding the link between business and economy
  • Appreciate the value of money and daily costs

Civic Literacy

 

  • Understand how government works and how to do their part.

Understanding the local and global implications of civic decision

  • Make intelligent choices as a citizen