Brad Turner:
- Tall
- Dark
- Handsome
- Billionaire
- Jet-setter
- Owns an island
- Descendent of ancient aristocracy
- Former Heisman Trophy winner
And, if you believe that, I have some oceanfront property in Idaho to sell you...
How about:
- Father of three
- Little-league baseball coach
- Music "mentor"
- Frequent school volunteer
- Passionate about education and equal access for gifted children
- Entrepreneur
- Amateur photographer
- Decent cook
- Weekend athlete
- Ski patroller
21st Century Students
deserve 21st Century Schools
How Do We Do It?
Help our world-class teachers innovate
- Provide significantly more training and staff development
- Get out of the way and let the teachers inspire our students
- Empower teachers to use today's tools
- Listen to what teachers say they need to enrich our students' experience
Ensure ALL children get ahead
- Help each individual child reach their full potential
- Let the children use today's tools
- Teach the children 21st Century skills
- Keep building core fundamentals
Provide equivalent challenge regardless of intellect and ability
- No Child Left Behind = No Child Gets Ahead
- Provide flexible curriculum based on ability and interest
- Ensure children learn fundamentals
- Encourage them to accelerate whenever possible
- Expect excellent work
Always maintain the commitment to high standards and a world-class education!
What are some of the 21st century skills?
- Increased focus on creative thinking, problem solving and innovation
- Self-discipline and organization to follow through on tasks
- The ability to assimilate and judge the quality of massive amounts of information
- Skill in promoting new ideas and beliefs
- Ability to successfully work in cross-functional teams
- Understanding and acceptance of other cultures
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