Monday, June 1 | 2:00 pm Eastern
P21’s Rainbow Framework: A Bright Vision for 21st Century Education
Presenters: Paige Johnson, Board Chair - Intel; Kathy Hurley, P21 Board Vice-Chair
Learn how the Framework for 21st Century Learning was developed and how it’s used. Hear from leaders in business about the importance of skills like problem solving, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration in today’s workplace and economy. This webinar will cover topics like: Who is P21? What do we mean when we say “21st century” skills? and How can business, education and government work together to ensure that every child has the 21st century skills and knowledge they need to succeed in work, life and college?
Tuesday, June 2 | 2:00 pm Eastern
P21’s Policy Development and Initiatives for 21st Century Learning in North Carolina
Presenter: June St. Clair Atkinson, State Superintendent; NC Professional Teaching Standards Commission
Carolina Professional Educator Evaluation System created to align with the standards for superintendents, principals and teachers, the mission and goals of the North Carolina State Board of Education, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning.
Wednesday, June 3 | 12:00 pm Eastern
Technology and 21st Century Skills: Maximizing the Impact
Presenter: Mary Ann Wolf, PhD, Executive Director - State Educational Technology Directors Association
• Develop proficiency in 21st century skills
• Support innovative teaching and learning
• Create robust education support systems
Wednesday, June 3 | 2:00 pm Eastern
Iowa’s Path to 21st Century Learning
Presenter: Judy Jeffrey, Director, Iowa Department of Education
Today's students must be prepared to be productive citizens in a global economy with advanced technologies and a diverse workforce. This is true for students in Iowa as much as for those in California or New York. That is why Iowa has passed the Iowa Core Curriculum, which includes concepts and skills needed for success in the 21st century. Iowa Department of Education Director Judy Jeffrey will outline the state's efforts to not only implement 21st skills and concepts in the classroom, but change teaching and learning across the state.
Thursday, June 4 | 2:00 pm Eastern
21st Century Learning: Technology in the Classroom and International Education in Arizona
Presenter: Tom Horne, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction; Cathy Poplin, Deputy Associate Superintendent for Educational Technology
Arizona’s education system. Learn about Supt. Horne’s vision for classroom technology, Arizona's newly adopted Educational Technology Plan and revised Educational Technology Standard, Arizona's IDEAL educational web portal, and Arizona's International School efforts.
Friday, June 5 | 2:00 pm Eastern
Global21: Students deserve it. The world demands it.
Presenter: Steven Paine, West Virginia Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Steven Paine will provide an update regarding implementation of West Virginia’s 21st Century Learning initiative entitled Global21. Learn about the transformative efforts regarding curriculum benchmarking, educator development, policy development, marketing strategies, balanced assessment strategies and other components of West Virginia's systemic education initiative.
Monday, June 8 | 12:00 pm Eastern
From the Bottom Up & the Top Down: Building a 21st Century Education Movement
Presenter: Ken Kay, President, Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The term 21st century skills isn’t just a buzz word; it represents a robust movement with school, district, state and federal support. Join Ken Kay for an interactive discussion on recent advances in the 21st century education movement, from what President Obama is saying about 21st century skills to how educators are coming together to reform schools and districts. Learn about best practices at the school and district level and to discover what’s going on in P21 Partner States. This webinar is entirely interactive, so bring your questions and thoughts!
Monday, June 8 | 2:00 pm Eastern
Fulfilling the Promise of a Learner-Centered Education in Maine
Presenter: Susan Gendron, Commissioner of Education, Maine
Hear about the exciting changes in Maine! The state is rapidly moving towards a 21st century education system by creating the conditions, policies and resources to support transitioning from the current standards referenced system to a standards-based system.
Tuesday, June 9 | 2:00 pm Eastern
Creating 21st Century New Jersey Schools
Presenter: Lucille E. Davy, New Jersey Commissioner of Education
Overview of current New Jersey initiatives related to curriculum and instruction, policy and professional development that support the Framework for 21st Century Learning and the creation of 21st century learning environments.