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T.H.E. Journal August 2004 Maurizio & Wilson	Policymakers and 21st Century Skills Our nation's well-being throughout this century will be determined by how well we prepare our students today. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills, a unique public-private collaboration of leading business, education and government groups offer five key recommendations.
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T.H.E. Journal March 15, 2010 David Nagel	Obama's ESEA Blueprint Continues Emphasis on Assessment President Obama has released his new "Blueprint" for reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, calling for the transformation of American K-12 education into a "world-class" system.
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National Defense March 2011 Cynthia D. Miller	National Science Foundation Supports STEM Education Of equal importance to the foundation is the support of science and engineering education, from pre-kindergarten through graduate school and beyond, with a variety of fellowships and programs specifically for teachers and students.
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