- Connectedness: Learning to seek and value the perspectives and experiences of others as they work collaboratively toward a common good. They are working collectively, helping peers feel welcome, and learning new tasks.
Empathy | Compassion | Gratitude | Perspective-Taking | Global-Mindedness
- Awareness: Learning to be aware of inequity and opportunity in the world around them, and of their unique strengths and identities as assets for navigating challenges in pursuit of their growing sense of purpose. They are exploring their own assets, strengths, and identities, as well as systemic injustices that may devalue or inhibit them.
Sense of Identity | Social Awareness | Metacognition | Sense of Purpose
- Mastery: Learning to understand not only how to use, but also to analyze, evaluate, and create knowledge and skills as a means to discover new opportunities and solutions to challenges. They are eagerly and productively struggling with challenging and relevant tasks, at the edge of their abilities.
Critical Thinking | Foundational Skills | Core Knowledge (literacy, numeracy, history, science)
- Agency: Learning to take independent or collective action toward shared goals to create positive change in their own lives and the lives of others. They are finding their voice, leading work, and connecting daily efforts to their aspirations for themselves and their communities.
Self-Efficacy | Creativity | Problem-Solving | Curiosity | Growth Mindset | Collaboration
- Wellbeing: Learning to feel healthy, secure, and loved enough to be themselves and take risks in ways that foster deeper learning. They are joyfully taking risks and working together.
Physical | Psychological | Cognitive | Social | Sense of Belonging | Security | Optimism
Preparing students to thrive in future careers and lead the world they will inherit
To grow into leaders of a better future for themselves, their communities, and ultimately all of us, students need to develop: