what's actually new is the extent. which changes in our economy and the world mean that collective and individual success depends on having such skills, Many U.S. students are taught these skills-those who are fortunate enough to attend highly effective schools or at least it's matter of chance rather than the deliberate design of our school system. Today, we cannot afford a system in which receiving a high- quality education is akin to a game of bingo. If we are to have a more equitable and effective public education system, skills that have been the province of the few must become universal