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The Partnership and National Council of Teachers of English Create New Framework

Resource Provides First-of-its-kind 21st Century Skills Classroom Example

TUCSON, AZ — Nov. 24 — The 21st Century Skills and English Map, a new framework that provides educators with teacher-created models of how 21st century skills can be infused into English classes, was released by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).

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The Partnership Offers Recommendations to Help the Obama White House Forge a 21st Century Workforce

Organization Publishes Presidential Transition Brief Aimed at Ensuring Americans Thrive in the 21st Century

TUCSON, AZ — Nov. 18, 2008 — At a time when America faces unprecedented challenges to its economy, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills has released A Transition Brief: Policy Recommendations on Preparing Americans for the Global Skills Race, which offers broad proposals for forging a workforce and creating an education system that will thrive in the 21st century.

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Arizona Becomes the Tenth State to Join the Partnership for 21st Century Skills

The Collaboration Will Help Arizona’s Students Graduate with 21st Century Skills and Become Capable of Succeeding in the Global Job Market

TEMPE, AZ — Nov. 13, 2008 — Arizona became the 10th 21st Century Skills Leadership State by joining the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, the nation’s leading advocacy organization focused on infusing 21st century skills into education.

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Education Week

States Press Ahead on ‘21st-Century Skills’
Catherine Gewertz
October 13, 2008

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Harvard Education Letter

Teaching 21st Century Skills:  What Does it Llook Like in Practice?
Nancy Walser
September/October 2008

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Education Week

Global Economy Demands New Skills, Report Says
Dakarai I. Aarons
September 10, 2008

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T.H.E. Journal

Professional Development Program Targets 21st Century Skills
Dave Nagel
October 20, 2008

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