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Explore the significant societal changes in the past 25-30 years impacting work dynamics, skills requirements, and educational approaches. Are schools adequately preparing students for the demands of 2015 and beyond? Reflect on developing 21st-century skills for successful futures.
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What are the two or three biggest changes in society in the last 25-30 years? Go to list
Interquartile Ranges Shown (25% - 75%) 1600 1400 Expectations Have Changed 1200 Text Lexile Measure (L) 1000 800 600 High School Literature College Textbooks Military High School Textbooks Personal Use Entry-Level Occupations SAT 1, ACT, AP* College Literature * Source of National Test Data: MetaMetrics
Work has changed In the late 1980s, 56% of corporate managers said loyal employees deserve continued employment.
What skills do students need to address the changes in society we just described? Go to list
Considering the skills we just listed, how intentional are we in helping students develop those skills? Go to list
What year are youpreparing your students for? 1973? 1995? -Heidi Hayes Jacobs
Can you honestly say that your school's curriculum and the program you use are preparing your students for 2015 or 2020? Are you even preparing them for today? -Heidi Hayes Jacobs
At least be honest about it and revise your mission statement. -Heidi Hayes Jacobs
whole There’s a lot going on
“The highest paid school superintendent makes $386,000. I applied for that job. I failed. I ran for governor.”
Graduates must be ready for college and 21st century careers.
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Economy Senate President US DOE House Governor State Ed Dept. Unions State Senate Superintendent BOCES State Assembly Locals Boards of Ed. Parents Students Community