Tech giants vow to change global assessments
Microsoft, Intel, and Cisco say global, 21st-century assessments are key to student success and economic prosperity
By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor
Read more by Meris StansburyMicrosoft, Intel, and Cisco--three technology giants that last year vowed to increase their efforts aimed at global education reform--have banded together to develop the next generation of assessments: tests that measure 21st-century skills and provide a global framework for excellence. Key concepts: Microsoft, Intel, Cisco, 21st century skills, education assessments, Learning and Technology Forum Read more with registration.