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September 2009 | Volume 67 | Number 1
Marge Scherer
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Peter W. Cookson Jr.
Do we need to craft a new model of education for the 21st century? It's a question worthy of Socrates.
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Paige Johnson
The chair of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills spells out goals.
Andrew J. Rotherham and Daniel Willingham
Why the 21st century skills movement could falter and key considerations that might strengthen it.
Amy M. Azzam
Creativity is a crucial skill, Sir Ken tells us.Listen to an interview with this creativity expert.
Creativity is a crucial skill, Sir Ken tells us.
Listen to an interview with this creativity expert.
James Trefil and Wanda O'Brien-Trefil
Scientific knowledge is the entry ticket to understanding the issues of the day.
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Marilee Sprenger
How to help tweens and teens deal with hyperconnectivity.
Sandy Cutshall
Through today's technologies, students learn new languages and develop global awareness.
Susan Graseck
How to teach students to weigh—and weigh in on—a range of views.
Richard H. Hersh
The simplistic debate about content versus skills is moot in a world that demands both.
Cheryl Lemke and Ed Coughlin
Why we must reinvent authentic instruction and the resources to help do so.
Yong Zhao
What could be more important than to learn to live peacefully?Listen to an interview with Yong Zhao.
What could be more important than to learn to live peacefully?
Listen to an interview with Yong Zhao.
Terrence Clark
A district extends its school day, and the students applaud.
Debra Gerdes and Ellen Jo Ljung
When businesses share their problems with students, some surprising solutions result.
Sasha A. Barab, Melissa Gresalfi and Anna Arici
Virtual accomplishments lead to real learning.
Robert J. Marzano
Bill Ferriter
Joanne Rooney
Tracy A. Huebner
J. Gregory McVerry, Lisa Zawilinski and W. Ian O'Byrne
Do your digital natives need instruction in reading online? Here's how to help. Includes a video of sample lessons.
Rita Haugh Oates
Research tools have changed, necessitating new research skills.
Suzie Boss
To deliver on the promise of project-based learning, educators need project management strategies.
Fernando M. Reimers
How can we prepare the next generation for international understanding?
Naomi Thiers
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