Our world is different and rapidly changing. What we are trying to do in education today is have our children prepared for that "new" world and to understand how to use these needed skills to be adaptable and flexible. Finding the time to reflect on what they have to do and then to step forward in a proactive way to solve whatever problems they may face is the key. It is an exciting time in education! We are asking far more out of students and teachers than we have ever asked before. Together, we will help our children develop the confidence and competence they need to face the new world head-on. Maybe then we can stop with the references to "21st Century Learning" and get on with the fact that this is just learning... period!