The 74 Million – Janet Tran
“The structure of today’s workforce is evolving in favor of more collaborative and communicative environments. To prepare students to meet the demands of the modern workforce, our approach to American education must also adapt. While schools should remain true to their founding mission — to reinforce core American values like civic responsibility and independent thinking — they must also equip students with critical social-emotional academic learning (SEL) skills they will need to graduate as well-rounded future professionals. These skills teach students to understand and cope with their emotions, pursue positive goals, empathize with others, establish and maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions.” (more)