21st Century Skills

Federal Opinion Bringing Global Education to Rural Communities
Guest blogger Ryan Hauck shares lessons for providing rural schools with access to global education.
Ryan Hauck, July 3, 2019
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Classroom Technology Opinion Teaching Empathy Through Documentary Films
Teaching through documentary film can open students up to other's points of view. Guest bloggers from BYkids share tips and resources.
Holly Carter & Zoe Barnstone-Clark, July 1, 2019
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Teaching Opinion Three Ways to Inspire 21st-Century Global Makers
Guest author Eduardo Caballero shares how maker education can teach 21st-century skills through a global lens.
Eduardo Caballero, June 24, 2019
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5 min read
Federal Opinion Four Ways to Bring Community Support to Your School
Guest blogger Christine Powell shares four strategies she learned in Singapore for community involvement in schools.
Christine Powell, May 30, 2019
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5 min read
Assessment Opinion The Value of Game-Based Assessments
Game-based assessments are more valuable than standardized assessments in many ways, argues guest blogger Tracey Lin.
Tracey Lin, May 28, 2019
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4 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Connecting Students to the World Through Food Studies
Ideas for integrating food into the classroom from guest blogger Sarah Anderson.
Sarah Anderson, April 22, 2019
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7 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion Innovate, Iterate, Improve: Lessons From Three Education Systems
Three cities used improvement science to implement new reform measures. Guest blogger Christina Russell shares some lessons learned.
Christina Russell, March 12, 2019
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7 min read
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School & District Management Leader To Learn From A Bold Vision for Education in Appalachia
2019 Leader To Learn From Jeff Hawkins and the staff at the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative are bent on changing the narrative about what’s possible in Appalachia.
Denisa R. Superville, February 20, 2019
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Equity & Diversity Opinion Students Making an Impact: Global-Scholar Programs in the Midwest
Students can earn a "global distinction" on their high school diploma by completing a capstone project. Annette Cowart explains what this means for districts.
Annette Cowart, February 20, 2019
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10 min read
Student Well-Being Opinion The Value of Middle School Travel Programs
How middle school travel can benefit all students, including those learning a second language.
Heather Singmaster, February 14, 2019
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7 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion Empowering 21st-Century Youths: Lessons From Singapore
Lessons from Singapore in developing 21st-century skills in students as well as resources and ideas for U.S. classrooms.
Christine Powell, February 7, 2019
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7 min read
Education Partnership for 21st Century Learning Joins Battelle for Kids
The organizations focus on helping districts and communities prepare students with skills like creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Denisa R. Superville, January 31, 2019
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1 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion Five Strategies for Human Rights Education
Strategies for human rights education in schools and afterschool programs.
December 20, 2018
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7 min read
Student Well-Being Opinion How Educators Can Counter Anti-Immigrant and Anti-Refugee Rhetoric
Strategies and resources for educating youth about the immigrant and refugee experience and how to counter the related negative rhetoric are offered by a Teaching Tolerance staff writer.
Coshandra Dillard, December 18, 2018
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6 min read
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