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From http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=188&Itemid=110 Every child in American needs 21st century knowledge and skills to succeed as effective citizens, workers and leaders in the 21st century.
 * **Rationale for our Position (Denise, Karen F.)**
 * **21st century skills**
 * TWENTY FIRST CENTURY CHILDREN**

There is a profound gap between the knowledge and skills most students learn in school and the knowledge and skills they need in typical 21st century communities and workplaces.

To successfully face rigorous higher education coursework, career challenges and a globally competitive workforce, U.S. schools must align classroom environments with real world environments by infusing 21st century skills.

This skills set includes:
 * Information and communication skills (information and media literacy skills; communication skills)
 * Thinking and problem-solving (critical thinking and systems thinking; problem identification, formulation and solution; creativity and intellectual curiosity)
 * Interpersonal and self-direction skills (interpersonal and collaborative skills; self-direction; accountability and adaptability; social responsibility)
 * Global awareness
 * Financial, economic and business literacy, and developing entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career options
 * Civic literacy
 * **DE Recommended Curriculum**

From the pamphlet put out by DOE http://www.seaford.k12.de.us/west/GeneralInfoBrochure%201-31-06.pdf- The goal of the DRC is to prepare all students for effective participation in the 21st century society, the workplace and post-secondary education.

- stresses the importance of...problem based lerning experiences that enable students to apply their knowledge and skills to real world situations - DRC is based on the following learning principles - differentiation and Universal Design, information literacy, technology literacy and international education