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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
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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.

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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