The Knowledge Economy Requires 21st Century Skills
In the middle of the 20th century, American public schools were considered by many to be the best in the world. Through compulsory education laws and an enormous expansion of the high-school system, students from all economic levels and backgrounds had the opportunity to attend school. This educated populous would propel the country to economic prosperity as the nation ascended to become a global economic superpower after World War Two. Today, however, many stakeholders lamen