Report: The skills gap needs urgent attention
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Instilling competitive skills–critical thinking, collaboration, and more–in all students
Report: The skills gap needs urgent attention
Demographic shifts, technological advances, and an unprepared workforce put economies at risk of a "skills chasm"
This district champions media literacy to combat “brain rot”
Teaching critical thinking skills is a surefire way to ensure students are active and engaged
Design thinking in the 21st century is an imperative
Incorporating design thinking into classrooms is not just an educational trend, but a transformative shift educators need to make
U.S. 8th grade scores decline on critical computer and information literacy skills
Student scores in the U.S. are on par with the international average for computer and information literacy, but below the international average for computational thinking
5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap
When we help students develop fundamental cognitive and metacognitive skills, learning becomes easier--and a lot more fun
Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI
Students can become informed consumers of information and empowered creators capable of critically engaging in the digital AI-infused world
Most teens want media literacy education, but aren’t getting it
A new study shows that American teens are awash in conspiracy theories and are cynical about the news media
5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap
When we help students develop fundamental cognitive and metacognitive skills, learning becomes easier--and a lot more fun
How to help students build critical success skills
There is growing demand for specific success skills, which are associated with higher earnings, adaptability, and career progression
3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger
Perseverance requires flexibility and patience, but it results in growth and new opportunities
4 ways to enhance critical thinking skills
We should teach our students to adopt critical thinking as a daily practice, and we should model it for them and others whenever possible
Major gender disparities harm students’ college and career readiness
Study highlights greater exposure to college and career options for male students and feelings of uncertainty among female students about their future
Join the revolution: The 4th Industrial Revolution is changing learning
Educators should join the revolution and partner with businesses and industry to continue to educate students for the world of tomorrow
3 ways teachers can drive student growth
Educators must understand their key role in student success, because they are driving student learning and achievement
How to educate in the 4th Industrial Revolution
It is time to ensure that the field of education is appropriately responding to the 4IR if students are to achieve success in the real world
Are you tackling the durable skills challenge?
Nonprofit organizations working to define, develop and assess the durable skills that are key to success in the 21st century workforce
The future is all about durable skills
Call them soft skills, durable skills, career skills--whatever they are, they're in high demand, and students need to develop them ASAP
5 skills for future success–and how to help students develop them
Durable skills, soft skills, or 21st-century skills--whatever you call them, these essential abilities will help students build their future success
How to prepare students for the jobs of the future
Educating today's students for tomorrow's nonexistent jobs can be a challenge--one educators should be prepared to meet
Why durable skills are the next big thing
Durable skills are in top demand with employers across the globe—meaning students should start developing these skills as early as possible
Why lifelong learning matters for K-12 students
