Education for Life and Work: Developing Transferable Knowledge and Skills in the 21st Century

Can We Meet the Challenge??

As stated in the Introduction: "..Americans have long recognized that investments in public education contribute to the common good, enhancing national prosperity and supporting stable families, neighborhoods, and communities. Education is even more critical today,.."

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Americans have long recognized that investments in public education contribute to the common good, enhancing national prosperity and supporting stable families, neighborhoods, and communities. Education is even more critical today, in the face of economic, environmental, and social challenges. Today's children can meet future challenges if their schooling and informal learning activities prepare them for adult roles as citizens, employees, managers, parents, volunteers, and entrepreneurs. To achieve their full potential as adults, young people need to develop a range of skills and knowledge that facilitate mastery and application of English, mathematics, and other school subjects. At the same time, business and political leaders are increasingly asking schools to develop skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and self-management - often referred to as "21st century skills."
Education for Life and Work: Developing Transferable Knowledge and Skills in the 21st Century describes this important set of key skills that increase deeper learning, college and career readiness, student-centered learning, and higher order thinking. These labels include both cognitive and non-cognitive skills- such as critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, effective communication, motivation, persistence, and learning to learn. 21st century skills also include creativity, innovation, and ethics that are important to later success and may be developed in formal or informal learning environments.
This report also describes how these skills relate to each other and to more traditional academic skills and content in the key disciplines of reading, mathematics, and science. Click HERE to learn "How To Win In Court" ... without a lawyer
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 GranPa Chuck

  "We the "Little" People"

    Defend Yourself http://nfpcar.org/Jurisdictionary/

  My Family Reform Blog
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summarizes the findings of the research that investigates the importance of such skills to success in education, work, and other areas of adult responsibility and that demonstrates the importance of developing these skills in K-16 education. In this report, features related to learning these skills are identified, which include teacher professional development, curriculum, assessment, after-school and out-of-school programs, and informal learning centers such as exhibits and museums.

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Authors:
James W. Pellegrino and Margaret L. Hilton, Editors; Committee on Defining Deeper Learning and 21st Century Skills; Center for Education; Division on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Research Council
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"Standing in the Shadow of the Law", 4th Ed.

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May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,

 GranPa Chuck

  "We the "Little" People"

    Defend Yourself http://nfpcar.org/Jurisdictionary/

  My Family Reform Blog
  My Family Rights Affiliation

When is the SPLITING of the Many Family Reform Groups Going to STOP

Below is a recent chat via FB I recently received. Actually, I was very offended by receiving such chat since I knew the particulars of both events. I've been around a few years as a Family Advocate and as a Father, Grand Father, and Mediator, and I am amazed by the continuous splits occurring in the Family Rights Movement. To me this is very sad. Now more than ever we ALL need to become Advocates for Our Selves to Protect Our Precious Families. However, these type of distractions merely "dilute" the True Purpose of the Family Movement. Personally, I can only change myself and merely Suggest to others. (Here a just a few that come to mind) Families are Always First. Perhaps the Most Important we have in America, if not the world True Reform comes from the Bottom Up and NOT the Top Down We must know All Sides of an Issue to even hope to come to the best possible solution(s) of our concern(s) Whether Family, Business, Government, etc. One must take the Team Approach. Yes we may designate a Leader. However, each member of the Team may have an Expertise which they can contribute on an Equal Basis to build a strong relationship as a Team. The only words needed as a vision for a Team are "Sharing", "Caring", & "Guidance" So below is the email received and my brief response. I can only say quit the BS and look for ways to go in at least similar was, fully knowing that there are thousands of separate groups in the Big Universe. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chat Received Today-12/23/2012 Please be advised that you are shown on this Facebook page as attending an event in Washington, DC on January 9 -- https://www.facebook.com/events/284021855036388/ This is NOT the Lawless America event. This web page was hijacked by some people who are not associated with Lawless America and who will never be associated with Lawless America. If you are not attending that event, may I suggest that you try to remove your name from their list (which was our list of RSVP’s), and post a comment stating that you will not be attending. If you will meet Me in DC for the Lawless America event on February 5-6, 2013, please so indicate here -- http://www.facebook.com/events/377879652299513/?ref=ts&fref=ts We have over 1,400 people who have RSVP’d to say they will attend. Thanks! Bill Windsor -- www.LawlessAmerica.com www.YouTube.com/lawlessamerica www.facebook.com/lawlessamerica http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2337260/ My Response Why are you telling me this?  Perhaps I am one who supports the efforts of both?  Will say the division and/or slamming of each event is ridiculous.   Myself, and others associated with me guide others on a Daily Basis, and not just an Annual event. We encourage everyone to become an Advocate for themselves to protect their precious family. Since true reform comes from the Bottom Up and NOT the top down.. The ineffectiveness of our government and legal system is a prime example.  I would say thanks for informing me, but I am fully aware of the conflict... So, so sad. When now more than every we need to United and not continue to Separate based on what we, as designated "Leader" think is more right.. Being a true team is the only answer. Sincerely, Granpa Chuck  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Click HERE to learn "How To Win In Court" ... without a lawyer ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   Also, a Great Document for Your Library--Now Available "Standing in the Shadow of the Law", 4th Ed. (Best Reference in Plain English to set up your Law Book)  Learn More>> Click Here ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,  GranPa Chuck   "We the "Little" People"     Defend Yourself http://nfpcar.org/Jurisdictionary/   My Family Reform Blog   My Family Rights Affiliation

 

BEWARE, The Old Folks are Coming!!

Aging and the Macroeconomy:
Long-Term Implications of an Older Population
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	Status: Available Now Size: 239 pages, 6 x 9 Publication Year:2012

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The United States is in the midst of a major demographic shift. In the coming decades, people aged 65 and over will make up an increasingly large percentage of the population: The ratio of people aged 65+ to people aged 20-64 will rise by 80%. This shift is happening for two reasons: people are living longer, and many couples are choosing to have fewer children and to have those children somewhat later in life. The resulting demographic shift will present the nation with economic challenges, both to absorb the costs and to leverage the benefits of an aging population.
Aging and the Macroeconomy: Long-Term Implications of an Older Population presents the fundamental factors driving the aging of the U.S. population, as well as its societal implications and likely long-term macroeconomic effects in a global context. The report finds that, while population aging does not pose an insurmountable challenge to the nation, it is imperative that sensible policies are implemented soon to allow companies and households to respond. It offers four practical approaches for preparing resources to support the future consumption of households and for adapting to the new economic landscape.

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Authors:
Committee on the Long-Run Macro-Economic Effects of the Aging U.S. Population; Board on Mathematical Sciences and Their Applications; Division on Engineering and Physical Science; Committee on Population; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Research Council
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Knowledge is Power-- Related Thoughts:

• Summary of Grandparent Visitation State Statutes
• A Family Therapy Model for Grandfamilies
• Grand Parent Training Video Regarding CPS

May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,

Granpa Chuck

Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

Look for the Helpers - Quit Believing the news

Thought I would share this article from MoveOn.org.

Good point from "Mr. Rogers"..ie our News Media continues to "Feed the Fears" (to sell news)
But in reality, most of us care very much for others..
Thanks to all that do!!

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MoveOn.org

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” To this day, especially in times of “disaster,” I remember my mother’s words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world.” - Mr. Rogers

 

 

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May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

Only Read This if you Eat Food!!

 

Foodopoly is a shocking account of how agricultural policy has been hijacked by lobbyists, driving out independent farmers and small food processors in favor of the likes of Cargill, Tyson and ConAgra. Wenonah tells this story from her perspective as the co-owner of a small organic CSA farm, and she interviewed dozens of family farmers throughout the country to get their first-hand accounts of how industrial agribusiness is destroying farms and our rural communities.

I think I know a lot about our food system, but Foodopoly dives deeper than any book I've seen before, and I'm so proud that it was written by our Executive Director!

Bill McKibben called Foodopoly "a shocking and powerful reminder of the distance between our image of the family farmer and the corporate agribusiness reality."

Publishers Weekly described it as "a meticulously researched tour de force." Even if you think you know how big agriculture controls almost every aspect of our food system, you'll find this book eye-opening.

We're planning to use this incredible book as a launching pad to take on the biggest challenges that face our food. Wenonah will be hitting the road soon to talk to people across the country about Foodopoly, and to elevate the issues that our farming communities face. This will be a great opportunity to lay the groundwork for how we can turn it all around, and protect our family farmers and local food.

I hope you'll buy the book and share it with your friends and family today:

Being one who was raised on a small dairy, thought this New Book may interest some?
Author of "Foodopoly" is the Executive Director of Food & Water Watch

 
Here is the email relating to this publication:

I'm so excited that our Executive Director's book is being released today! Foodopoly is the next "must read" for anyone who cares about where their food comes from. I'm buying the book for a few people on my holiday list, and I hope you'll do the same.

Happy Holidays,

Sarah Alexander
Outreach Director
Food & Water Watch
act(at)fwwatch(dot)org

P.S. Help jumpstart our work to fix the problems that Wenonah talks about in her book by making your year-end donation today!

Here are a few places to get your copy today: Find your local bookstore

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May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

Defend Your Parental Rights for Your Precious Family

Finally Western Journalism posted an issues that "We the People", the 100% should all be in Opposition to:
To encourage the Senate to Vote Against "UN Agenda 21 Vote Imminent In Senate"

For reference, here is their email:
The Senate Is About To Vote On A United Nations Treaty That Will Eradicate Your Parental Rights, Mandate Worldwide Abortion, Sexualize Your Children And Institute Population-Control... Not In Some Far-Off Land, But Right Here At Home.
       It's no joke... no exaggeration and your sovereignty is in imminent jeopardy because this vote is days... or perhaps even hours... away.

       But to make matters worse, nine RINO Senators (Ayotte, Barrasso, Brown, Collins, Hatch, Lugar, McCain, Murkowski and Snowe) voted in lock-step with Barack Obama and Harry Reid, on Tuesday, to bring the deceptively titled United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Treaty to the floor of the Senate for consideration.

      And a vote on ratification can happen at any moment... and we must not allow this sovereignty-stealing treaty to be ratified.

       Don't let the name of this treaty deceive you. CRPD has NOTHING to do with protecting the rights of those with disabilities and EVERYTHING to do with putting your very life under the control of UN thugs and bureaucrats.

       The Heritage Foundation tells us, CRPD "would subject the U.S. to untold threats against its sovereignty and invite further intrusion by UN officials into sensitive social and domestic policies."

       But you can stop CRPD. A sufficient number of Republican Senators are already inclined to oppose the ratification of this sovereignty-stealing treaty and these Senators need to hear from you right now.

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Use the button or the hyperlink below to send your urgent Blast Faxes to each and every one of the 47 Republican Members of the United States Senate.


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SUPPORT THE PARENTAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT

Is this Resolution so Hard to Understand?? Check it out below OR Download pdf file Or Go Directly to Site Protecting Children by Empowering Parents

U.S. HOUSE COSPONSORS of the PARENTAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT 86 Includes HJRes110 lead sponsor, Rep. Trent Franks. Latest addition Oct. 25, 2012.

May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org