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21st Century Learning and Workforce Readiness

The 4C's

​Communication

• Sharing thoughts, questions, ideas and solutions

Collaboration

• Working together to reach a goal
• Putting talent, expertise and smarts to work

Critical Thinking

• Looking at problems in a new way and linking learning across subjects and disciplines

Creativity

• Trying new approaches to get things done equals innovation and invention

​More recently 2 more C's have been added:

​Character

• Honesty, self-confidence, personal health and well being, career and life skills

Global Citizenship

• Global Knowledge, sensitivity to and respect for other cultures
• Active involvement in addressing issues in human environmental sustainability

Implementation of the 4C's in the classroom play a huge role in the development for preparing our students for a future career. The 21st century skills that are required for  in the ever changing technological workforce begin with early exposure.

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This is an example of what you will find on a first grade report card where students are assessed on their ability.

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Common Core

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