21st century skills. Deeper learning. Global competence. There is an ever-increasing variety of terms to describe the knowledge and skills students need to succeed in the world. But questions remain ...

Americans have long recognized that investments in public education contribute to the common good, enhancing national prosperity and supporting stable families, neighborhoods, and communities.

This chapter presents an initial classification of skills and abilities, including various terms used to describe “21st century skills.” The committee found this preliminary classification scheme ...