To help practitioners integrate skills into the teaching of core academic subjects, the Partnership hasdeveloped a unified, collective vision for learning known as the Framework for 21st Century Learning.
This Framework describes the skills, knowledge and expertise students must master to succeed in work and life; it is a blend of content knowledge, specific skills, expertise and literacies.
Every 21st century skills implementation requires the development of core academic subject knowledge and understanding among all students. Those who can think critically and communicate
effectively must build on a base of core academic subject knowledge.
Within the context of core knowledge instruction, students must also learn the essential skills
for success in today’s world, such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication
and collaboration.