Designing the 21st Century Educational Program
Developed by the Partnership for 21 st Century Skills, the Milestones for
Improving Learning and Education Guide (MILE) is a visual mapping tool and guide that
allows districts to gauge the critical areas of 21 st century education implementation
(2002). This guide can aid educational organizations to answer questions regarding their
current preparedness and their future potential for addressing 21 st century educational
needs. The Partnership asserts that this comprehensive guide can serve as an assessment
tool to serve the purpose of setting benchmarks for districts, applying for grants and
determining funding priorities. The major categories that are described in MILE Guide
are: