External Relations

Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21)

P21 Tools & Resources

View a complete list of P21 Tools & Resources.

In 2007, a nationwide poll revealed that 80 percent of voters believed that America's schools needed to do a better job in preparing its students to be active citizens in the 21st-century community and workplace.

• Read the full report.
• Read the key findings. 
• Read FAQs regarding the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.  

Tools & Resources for School Librarians

Framework for 21st-Century Learning 

The framework  presents a holistic view of 21st century teaching and learning that combines a discrete focus on 21st century student outcomes (a blending of specific skills, content knowledge, expertise and literacies) with innovative support systems to help students master the multi-dimensional abilities required of them in the 21st century.

Route 21

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is offers Route 21  , a one-stop-shop for 21st century skills-related information, resources and community tools.

Milestones for Improving Learning and Education (MILE) Guide for 21st Century Skills

• MILE Guide (complete version) 
• MILE Guide (self-assessment tool) 

Route 21 White Papers

• Framework Foundations White Paper
• 21st Century Learning Environments
• 21st Century Skills Standards
• 21st Century Skills Assessment
• 21st Century Skills Professional Development
• 21st Century Skills Curriculum and Instruction

21st Century Skills Maps

• Geography Map (2009)
• Science Map (2009)
• Social Studies Map (2008)
• English Map (2008)

P21 Common Core Toolkit

Above and Beyond: The Story of the 4Cs

AASL Member Resources

Tips for Connecting with the Partnership for 21st Century Skills  by Kathy Lowe and Sandy Kelly (Massachusetts)

In Partnership for 21st Century Skills presented by Hilda Weisburg (New Jersey) at the 2009 New Jersey Association of School Librarians Conference.

AASL and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills Community  on ALA Connect