We are now at a point where we must educate our children in what no one knew yesterday, and prepare our schools for what no one knows yet.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Education must prepare children for unknown future challenges.
- In plain terms
- Teach for the unknown future.
- What can you take from it?
- Prepare for unknown futures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What skills will matter?
Another view
Some basics remain constant.
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