Prepare 21st Century Citizens

The Issue

Students today are digital learners stuck in traditional schools that focus on teaching to the test and look very similar to the education their parents and grandparents received. Vision our 21st century student as a prosumer (one who produces and chooses the appropriate product or service to consume) who is creative innovative, mobile, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and globally connected.

Let's design learning environments that allow for flexible schedules, individualize learning, create teachers as co-learners and facilitators, focus on inquiry-based activities that encourage creativity and innovation, develop authentic assessments around real-world problems, and include all members of the school community as lifelong learners.

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Barbara BrayPetition StarterI am an educational consultant and writer. I write a regular column on professional development for OnCUE and blog about changing education. I am passionate about creating learning environments that reflect today's students. I train teachers on the use and integration of technology in the classroom. I am a mother and grandmother who sees the value of global collaborations.
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The Issue

Students today are digital learners stuck in traditional schools that focus on teaching to the test and look very similar to the education their parents and grandparents received. Vision our 21st century student as a prosumer (one who produces and chooses the appropriate product or service to consume) who is creative innovative, mobile, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and globally connected.

Let's design learning environments that allow for flexible schedules, individualize learning, create teachers as co-learners and facilitators, focus on inquiry-based activities that encourage creativity and innovation, develop authentic assessments around real-world problems, and include all members of the school community as lifelong learners.

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Barbara BrayPetition StarterI am an educational consultant and writer. I write a regular column on professional development for OnCUE and blog about changing education. I am passionate about creating learning environments that reflect today's students. I train teachers on the use and integration of technology in the classroom. I am a mother and grandmother who sees the value of global collaborations.

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Petition created on March 7, 2010