Partnership for 21st Century Skills Reaction

I am glad there is such an organization for support as well as to promote awareness and motivate action. At the same time, I am frustrated and a bit saddened that something like this is even necessary. Although I AM a lover of our free market and democratic processes, sometimes it is daunting to try and effect change! I am convinced the way to do so is by convincing the voting public of the need for such change, or proving how it will effect businesses and livelihoods.

I am such a believer in the need to impart these skills, and passionate about the ability of these same skills to equalize employment opportunities among and throughout different economic and social classes if only we would properly immerse ALL students in 21st century learning! Wouldn't every child, then, have the same chance in life? With web 2.0 skills traditional roadblocks could be lifted as collaborative efforts combine different talents and location ceases to matter nearly as much. All students can enhance creativity, interpersonal, problem-solving and even literacy skills, with practice - especially with the aid of social learning to keep them engaged and motivated.

I, for one, would love to see a movement such as this actually result a more uniform (and decidedly more modern) learning experience across the country.

So, I suppose what surprises me is that we are so disjointed as a country, with respect to our goals for education. I am saddened to say that I am beginning to believe there is too much freedom in the decision making process for school districts. While the democratic ideal is not to me minimized, equity in education is lacking, and that is just plain wrong.

I have not found anything on the blog, http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/so far, that I disagree with. But, I look forward to hearing what my colleagues have to say!