Guest Thinkers — July 28, 2011

Above and beyond [VIDEO]

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The Partnership for 21st Century Skills and Fablevision have just released a short animated film, Above and Beyond, that emphasizes the value of the 4 Cs: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. There’s also an accompanying downloadable poster.

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