Motives of 21st-Century-Skills Group Questioned

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...

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