RESEARCH & DESIGN FOR 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION
Our commitment to be responsive to the ever-changing needs in 21st century education requires us to be collaborative and adaptive as we work to innovate and design relevant, timely professional learning experiences and resources for educators. Each year, we strategically identify design projects, using feedback from the field about the most pressing needs school systems are facing in their transformation journey.
A Systems Approach A nested system of a Portrait of a Graduate, Portrait of a System, and Portrait of an Educator combine to create a holistic path to delivering the educational experience and environment that every child needs to be a lifelong learner and contributor in the 21st century, and beyond.
SYSTEMS SUPPORT Leaders at every level of the system must be prepared and committed to establishing new conditions, processes, and practices that create equitable and enduring 21st century experiences for every educator and student. We developed the Portrait of a 21st Century Education System to support dedicated and passionate district leaders as they align their system to make their Portrait of a Graduate a reality for every student. While not intended to be definitive, this framework and the accompanying System Self-Assessment Tool can guide reflection and discussion. These tools can also be used to conduct a systemwide current state analysis to inform strategic planning, and to identify exemplars throughout the system.
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BATTELLE FOR KIDS ANNUAL REPORT | 2020
