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The New Basics: Real Skills for Real Life

What is a 鈥渇uture-ready鈥� student?

One who is prepared upon graduation to take full advantage of any of the wide range of options available, including college, career, military, entrepreneurship, or some other form of service.

A high-quality education results in students seeing all the possibilities before them, exploring those possibilities, setting goals, and making informed decisions based on their interests, skills, and aspirations.

America鈥檚 continued dominance as a world and economic power depends on public education systems producing highly skilled, well-rounded students capable of adapting to new technology and new ways of working.

So, what are these Real Skills for Real Life?

Alongside traditional subjects such as reading and math, students need to learn financial and digital literacy as part of the core curriculum.

Additionally, there should be an emphasis on building social and workplace skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, goal setting, and self-regulation.

To effectively prepare students for the future workforce and real life, we must utilize all we know about how individuals learn, grow, and adapt over time.

This shows that teaching students self-regulation, empathy, and teamwork is critical for overall well-being and success. These skills are essential for building positive relationships and collaborating with others in the workplace and play a significant role in managing stress, adapting to change, and navigating complex social situations.

By understanding how students best learn and manage themselves, educators can tailor their teaching approaches to meet the needs of students better and equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge for success in the future at work, at home, and in the community.

Part of this work is teaching kids good, healthy habits that are conducive to learning.

The emphasis on routine, play, and process was more commonplace before No Child Left Behind, which led to a focus on increasing the volume of content that ended up displacing teaching kids not just what to learn but how to learn. We must return to a balance between the two, dependent on age and ability.