A trio of recent reports has concluded that such skills as communication, conflict resolution, critical thinking, goal setting, listening, and teamwork—all of which are central to the new SECOND STEP middle school program—are essential for young people entering the job market.
The Gates Foundation, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, and the National Association of Colleges and Employers all identified social and emotional skills as critical to success in college and the workplace.
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