Cookie Monster's got it right: Global awareness is key to the success of students in the 21st century.
Global awareness is just one of several 21st century skills that students need to compete in today's interconnected world. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills—of which EF Education First is a board member—works with education, business and legislative leaders to infuse those skills into an educational framework.
The Cyber Summit on 21st Century Skills—which will be held online from June 1 to 12—is a way for everyone across the nation, including educators, administrators, business people, policy makers and parents, to learn and interact to advance the 21st century skills movement. Most importantly, the cyber summit gives all of us a voice in the future of our students' education.
The free online event will include a series of live webinars and discussions along with several special features, including a global awareness video produced by EF.
The cyber summit leads up to the National Summit on 21st Century Skills on June 12 in Washington, D.C. At the National Summit, EF Executive Vice President of Marketing Kate Berseth will be moderating a panel discussion with Vivien Stewart, Vice President of Education of Asia Society; Jeffrey R. Beard, Director General of International Baccalaureate; John McEwan, superintendent of a progressive, globally minded school district in Massachusetts; and Bob Johnson, a Florida educator, Model U.N. sponsor and experienced EF Group Leader.
For more information and to register free for The Cyber Summit on 21st Century Skills, visit www.21stcenturyskills.org/cybersummit. The online event is open to everyone, so pass the word on to anyone who might be interested in 21st century skills in today's education.
