Motives of 21st-Century-Skills Group Questioned

Ken Kay, the chief executive officer of the E-Luminate Group, at his offices in Tucson, Ariz.
—James Gregg for Education Week

Questions are being raised about whether the push for ‘21st-century skills’ is an attempt by technology companies to gain more influence over the classroom.

Depending on whom you ask, “21st-century skills” can mean different things: technology literacy, the ability to analyze and apply knowledge, a knack for working effectively...