Council on 21st Century Learning

C21L's mission is to support systemic change that transforms schooling into powerful learning that serves the needs of all people.

Colorado’s Vision for 21^st Century Learning

In June 2007, an exceptional and diverse group of education stakeholders convened to create a statewide vision for 21st century learning in Colorado. Comprised of more than 200 people -- including the state's new commissioner of education, students, members of the state board of education, legislators, appointees to the P-20 education council, school district superintendents, education policy advocates, parents, librarians, and classroom teachers -- the group developed the vision depicted in the image below. Click here for more about the Navigator Conference and related documents.

What is 21^st Century Learning?

Self-directed, Lifelong LEARNERS
Visionary LEADERS
Collaborative COMMUNICATORS
Aware, Adept INFORMATION
MANAGERS
Adept, Literate PERFORMERS
Healthy HUMANS
Caring, Global CITIZENS
Flexible, Critical THINKERS

Elements of the vision statement drafted at the Navigator Conference

Participants drafted the vision depicted above. In workgroups and plenary sessions, these “navigators” identified essential knowledge, skills and attributes needed to thrive in the 21^st century. They described the principles of assessment needed to assure that students are mastering these essentials, and discussed the characteristics of powerful learning experiences. C21L continues to develop resources designed to deepen and energize the statewide conversation on 21^st century learning. See Resources tab for more.