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The Partnership Releases 21st Century Skills and Science and Geography Maps
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills Collaborates with the National Science Teachers Association and National Council for Geographic Education to Create Frameworks

June 30, 2009 — WASHINGTON — The 21st Century Skills and Science and Geography Maps demonstrate how the integration of 21st century skills into science and geography classes support teaching and prepare students to become effective and productive citizens.
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The Partnership Hosted the 2009 National Education Summit on 21st Century Skills

James Shelton, Roberto Rodriguez, Linda Darling-Hammond, Dennis Van Roekel, Patrick Gaston, and Gary Knell to Address the Meeting

June 12, 2009 — WASHINGTON — More than 300 prominent national leaders - policymakers, CEOs and educators - from across the country will gather for the 2009 National Education Summit on 21st Century Skills.
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Illinois, Louisiana and Nevada Join The Partnership for 21st Century Skills

Illinois, Louisiana and Nevada Join The Partnership for 21st Century Skills

June 9, 2009 - WASHINGTON - Illinois, Louisiana and Nevada joined the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. In total, 13 states, which educate nearly 11 million students, are now members of the State Leadership Initiative, a multi-state coalition aimed at creating rigorous 21st century education systems.
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Innovative Education Initiatives in Seven States Receive the P21 Practice of the Year Awards
Iowa, Kansas, Maine, New Jersey, North Carolina, West Virginia and Wisconsin Recognized for Incorporating Knowledge and 21st Century Skills into Classrooms

June 11, 2009 – WASHINGTON –
For the first time since the program’s inception, seven states have received the 21st Century Skills Practice of the Year Award, which commemorates the country’s preeminent state-led education reform initiatives. Six states received the award last year.
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Articles of Interest

Education Week
Science, Geography, and 21st Century Skills
Sean Cavanagh
June 30, 2009

Education Week
Curriculum Matters: Three More States Sign on to ‘Partnership for 21st-Century Skills'
Stephen Sawchuk
June 9, 2009

Cleveland Plain Dealer
Educate Ohio students to compete, thrive in 21st century
Randy Wilhelm
June 7, 2009


Discussions of Interest

National Summit on 21st Century Skills Video 

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Ken Kay Video
Students Deserve World Class Knowledge and Skills

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