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Understanding 21st Century Skills
The [|Partnership for 21st Century Skills] offers the following: Mission Statement: To bring 21st Century Skills to every child in America by serving as a catalyst for change in teaching, learning, and assessment and as an advocate among education policy makers through a unique partnership among education, business, and government leaders. TWENTY FIRST CENTURY CHILDREN Every child in America needs 21st century knowledge and skills to succeed as effective citizens, workers, and leaders in the 21st century. There is a profound gap between the knowledge and skills most students learn in school and the knowledge and skills they need in typical 21st century communities and workplaces. To successfully face rigorous higher education coursework, career challenges and a globally competitive workforce, U.S. schools must align classroom environments with real world environments by infusing 21st century skills. This skills set includes:
 * Information and communication skills (information and media literacy skills; communication skills)
 * Thinking and problem-solving (critical thinking and systems thinking; problem identification, formulation and solution; creativity and intellectual curiosity)
 * Interpersonal and self-direction skills (interpersonal and collaborative skills; self-direction; accountability and adaptability; social responsibility)
 * Global awareness
 * Financial, economic and business literacy, and developing entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career options
 * Civic literacy