Ted Strickland

A new partnership for 21st-century skills

Governor Strickland has long been vocal about the connection between a world-class education system and the economy. By providing Ohio students with the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century, Ohio can position itself to attract new businesses looking for skilled employees when the nation emerges from the recession. 21st-century skills were a major part of the education reform that Ted fought for earlier this year.

Today, it's terrific to see that the Project for 21st Century Skills has honored Ohio's progress by designating us as a leadership state for new partnerships. From Governor Strickland's release:

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is the leading national advocacy organization focused on integrating 21st century learning, such as critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills, into core subjects. Ohio is the 14th state to join P21’s State Leadership Initiative, a coalition aimed at creating rigorous education systems.

“It’s no secret that companies look for new employees who are innovative, think critically, and know how to solve complex problems,” Strickland said. “In Ohio, by arming our students with 21st century skills and knowledge, we’re preparing them for the cutting-edge jobs our economy is creating.”

You can read the full statement here.