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**The Ohio Department of Education From Vision to Action: Inquiry-based and Technology Web 2.0 Initiative**

In March 2007 the Partnership for 21st Century Skills released an updated version of 21st Century framework which highlights the outcomes and support systems needed to prepare students for 21st century life. The Partnership believes that to prepare students for the world of tomorrow, we must enhance the learning environments of today.

The Ohio Department of Education is asking the question: What actions must educational leaders like superintendents, curriculum directors, and principals take that show evidence of their vision and advocacy for 21st century connected learning environments?

On January 28, 2009, Governor Strickland delivered his State of the State address where he unveiled his education reform and funding plan. His plan was divided into six components
 * 1) 21st Century Learning Environments
 * 2) Expanded Learning Opportunities
 * 3) High Quality Educators
 * 4) Measure Ohio Students Against the World
 * 5) School District Accountability
 * 6) Effective Funding for the 21st Century System of Education

This site will help district and school leaders deepen their understanding of 21st century learning environments so they are better prepared to develop a systematic action plan that will help students develop the 21st Century skills our business leaders look for in people they hire: creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, communication and collaboration, information literacy, leadership and productivity, adaptability and accountability.