Common Core and 21st Century Skills
In a recent panel discussion on 21st century skills, critics, in particular critics of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, presented a case that 21st century skills represent a dumbing down of curriculum. Among the critics were Diane Ravitch, E. D. Hirsch and Dan Willingham.
Read about some of their critiques
-from Dan Willingham on the Encyclopedia Britannica Blog
Flawed Assumptions Undergird the Program at the Partnership for 21s...
-on the Common Cause blog
More P21 criticism
Ken Kay: Master Illusionist
-video summary of Common Core panel
-Ken Kay of P21 responds
Read about some of their critiques
-from Dan Willingham on the Encyclopedia Britannica Blog
Flawed Assumptions Undergird the Program at the Partnership for 21s...
-on the Common Cause blog
More P21 criticism
Ken Kay: Master Illusionist
-video summary of Common Core panel
-Ken Kay of P21 responds
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