WCPSS’ mission is to “provide a relevant and engaging education and will graduate students who are collaborative, creative, effective communicators and critical thinkers.” This episode introduces our exploration of why these 4Cs are so essential to preparing our students to lead productive lives in a complex and changing world. We define each of the 4Cs, discuss potential challenges to measuring them, and finally offer a solution to the challenges which we will explore in subsequent episodes.
Research & resources from the episode:
A Critical Review of Assessments of Creativity in Education
ASCD: Making School Worth Kids’ Time
World Economic Forum: Our education system is losing relevance. Here's how to unleash its potential
Torrens University: What are the 4Cs of 21st-century learning skills?
NCDPI’s 4 million Skills for the Future Grant
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Hosts: Mellisa Smith and Spencer Ziegler
Theme music: Lost by Leesville Road High School’s Will McAlarney
Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System
