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A new publication by Asia Society and Policy Studies Associates describes the strategies of and lessons learned from three urban school systems using improvement science to advance 21st century competency development.
In this article, Christina Russell describes how school systems are creating practices that develop and strengthen students' 21st-century competencies.
"Language is a currency for trust, and respect; it provides bricks and mortar for building an ability to explore the beauty of diverse cultures, traditions, and historical perspectives."
Heather Clydesdale on how the pedagogical approaches that world language teachers have been using for years bear striking similarities to the Common Core.
Amelia Peterson and Jal Mehta are investigating the learning experiences of participants in international learning communities, including Asia Society's Global Cities Education Network.
Worldwide, there is a mismatch between the skills needed for open positions in the labor market and those of available workers. Vivien Stewart shares what the world's largest education system is doing to raise the quality of its workforce.
Components of effective curricula for Chinese language instruction and curriculum resources available from CELIN and presentations at the ACTFL 2015 conference.
The American cities of New York, Denver, and Seattle, as well as the Asian cities of Singapore, Hiroshima, Shanghai, and Seoul, share their strategies and challenges in integrating 21st-century competencies into their school systems.