SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 11
RPS - A 21 st  Century School District “ Too many of our students fail to graduate from high school with the basic skills they will need to succeed in the 21st Century economy, much less prepared for the rigors of college and career.”  Bill Gates, Chairman Microsoft Corporation
What the World Needs "The world needs you to be forever the generation...of strategic optimists, the generation with more dreams than memories, the generation that wakes up each morning and not only imagines that things can be better but also acts on that imagination every day."                                           The World is Flat  by Thomas Friedman, p. 635  
Core Beliefs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Infrastructure ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Student Centered Curriculum, PK-12 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Core Beliefs in Action ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Instruction ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Assessment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Student Support ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The World is Flat (and small) "We Americans will have to work harder, run faster, and become smarter to make sure that more of us are able to connect and compete, collaborate and innovate on the flat-world platform...But remember :   the most important competition is now within yourself  - making sure that you are always striving to get the most our of your own imagination, and then acting on it ."                                                                                          The World is Flat  by Thomas Friedman, p. 635
The Time is Now  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

More Related Content

What's hot

Is the return to education the same for everyone
Is the return to education the same for everyoneIs the return to education the same for everyone
Is the return to education the same for everyoneIZA World of Labor
 
21st Century Presentation
21st Century Presentation21st Century Presentation
21st Century Presentationdwesting
 
What the Research Says
What the Research SaysWhat the Research Says
What the Research Saysjacieames
 
ENC 1102 THIS PAPER SPELLED OUT THE POSITION / TUTORIALOUTLET DOT COM
ENC 1102 THIS PAPER SPELLED OUT THE POSITION / TUTORIALOUTLET DOT COMENC 1102 THIS PAPER SPELLED OUT THE POSITION / TUTORIALOUTLET DOT COM
ENC 1102 THIS PAPER SPELLED OUT THE POSITION / TUTORIALOUTLET DOT COMalbert0055
 
George Dehne, Vision 20:20
George Dehne, Vision 20:20George Dehne, Vision 20:20
George Dehne, Vision 20:20Wagner College
 
Future Focused Learning
Future Focused LearningFuture Focused Learning
Future Focused LearningDerek Wenmoth
 
Literacy Matters – Liz Gosse
Literacy Matters – Liz GosseLiteracy Matters – Liz Gosse
Literacy Matters – Liz Gossejaneandjury
 
McKinsey & Company - Voice of the Graduate
McKinsey & Company - Voice of the GraduateMcKinsey & Company - Voice of the Graduate
McKinsey & Company - Voice of the GraduateVocatio
 
African Americans: College Majors and Earnings
African Americans: College Majors and Earnings African Americans: College Majors and Earnings
African Americans: College Majors and Earnings CEW Georgetown
 
Grant Thornton's State of Higher Education
Grant Thornton's State of Higher EducationGrant Thornton's State of Higher Education
Grant Thornton's State of Higher EducationSara Janjigian Trifiro
 
Teaching Financial Literacy in High School
Teaching Financial Literacy in High SchoolTeaching Financial Literacy in High School
Teaching Financial Literacy in High Schoolccpc
 
Transformation Strategies for Higher Education
Transformation Strategies for Higher EducationTransformation Strategies for Higher Education
Transformation Strategies for Higher EducationCognizant
 

What's hot (17)

Is the return to education the same for everyone
Is the return to education the same for everyoneIs the return to education the same for everyone
Is the return to education the same for everyone
 
21st Century Presentation
21st Century Presentation21st Century Presentation
21st Century Presentation
 
Need For Change
Need For ChangeNeed For Change
Need For Change
 
Telenor 2015
Telenor 2015Telenor 2015
Telenor 2015
 
What the Research Says
What the Research SaysWhat the Research Says
What the Research Says
 
ENC 1102 THIS PAPER SPELLED OUT THE POSITION / TUTORIALOUTLET DOT COM
ENC 1102 THIS PAPER SPELLED OUT THE POSITION / TUTORIALOUTLET DOT COMENC 1102 THIS PAPER SPELLED OUT THE POSITION / TUTORIALOUTLET DOT COM
ENC 1102 THIS PAPER SPELLED OUT THE POSITION / TUTORIALOUTLET DOT COM
 
What does the future of student debt look like?
What does the future of student debt look like?What does the future of student debt look like?
What does the future of student debt look like?
 
The Importance of Higher Education
The Importance of Higher EducationThe Importance of Higher Education
The Importance of Higher Education
 
George Dehne, Vision 20:20
George Dehne, Vision 20:20George Dehne, Vision 20:20
George Dehne, Vision 20:20
 
Future Focused Learning
Future Focused LearningFuture Focused Learning
Future Focused Learning
 
Literacy Matters – Liz Gosse
Literacy Matters – Liz GosseLiteracy Matters – Liz Gosse
Literacy Matters – Liz Gosse
 
McKinsey & Company - Voice of the Graduate
McKinsey & Company - Voice of the GraduateMcKinsey & Company - Voice of the Graduate
McKinsey & Company - Voice of the Graduate
 
Designs for Future Learning
Designs for Future LearningDesigns for Future Learning
Designs for Future Learning
 
African Americans: College Majors and Earnings
African Americans: College Majors and Earnings African Americans: College Majors and Earnings
African Americans: College Majors and Earnings
 
Grant Thornton's State of Higher Education
Grant Thornton's State of Higher EducationGrant Thornton's State of Higher Education
Grant Thornton's State of Higher Education
 
Teaching Financial Literacy in High School
Teaching Financial Literacy in High SchoolTeaching Financial Literacy in High School
Teaching Financial Literacy in High School
 
Transformation Strategies for Higher Education
Transformation Strategies for Higher EducationTransformation Strategies for Higher Education
Transformation Strategies for Higher Education
 

Viewers also liked

Viewers also liked (13)

Offshoring Presentation
Offshoring PresentationOffshoring Presentation
Offshoring Presentation
 
Informingfin[1]
Informingfin[1]Informingfin[1]
Informingfin[1]
 
Supply Chaining Presentation
Supply Chaining PresentationSupply Chaining Presentation
Supply Chaining Presentation
 
Offshoring Presentation
Offshoring PresentationOffshoring Presentation
Offshoring Presentation
 
Expanding The Boundaries Of Teaching And Learning Class 4 For Slideshare 4 Show
Expanding The Boundaries Of Teaching And Learning Class 4 For Slideshare 4 ShowExpanding The Boundaries Of Teaching And Learning Class 4 For Slideshare 4 Show
Expanding The Boundaries Of Teaching And Learning Class 4 For Slideshare 4 Show
 
Creativity Power Point
Creativity Power PointCreativity Power Point
Creativity Power Point
 
Final Copy Insourcing
Final Copy   InsourcingFinal Copy   Insourcing
Final Copy Insourcing
 
Creativity Presentation2
Creativity Presentation2Creativity Presentation2
Creativity Presentation2
 
Connectivity Presentation
Connectivity PresentationConnectivity Presentation
Connectivity Presentation
 
System And The Axis Of Choice In Systemic Grammar
System And The Axis Of Choice In Systemic GrammarSystem And The Axis Of Choice In Systemic Grammar
System And The Axis Of Choice In Systemic Grammar
 
Clause As Exchange In Functional Grammar
Clause As Exchange In Functional GrammarClause As Exchange In Functional Grammar
Clause As Exchange In Functional Grammar
 
Factoring of polynomials
Factoring of polynomialsFactoring of polynomials
Factoring of polynomials
 
Mood
MoodMood
Mood
 

Similar to Nov 3rd Presentation Uploading

Liberal Education: Our Students' Best Preparation for Work and Citizenship – ...
Liberal Education: Our Students' Best Preparation for Work and Citizenship – ...Liberal Education: Our Students' Best Preparation for Work and Citizenship – ...
Liberal Education: Our Students' Best Preparation for Work and Citizenship – ...Robert Kelly
 
Netp 2010-exec-summary
Netp 2010-exec-summaryNetp 2010-exec-summary
Netp 2010-exec-summarym2kidz
 
Literacy Technology Community_The Importance of Smart Technology in Workforce...
Literacy Technology Community_The Importance of Smart Technology in Workforce...Literacy Technology Community_The Importance of Smart Technology in Workforce...
Literacy Technology Community_The Importance of Smart Technology in Workforce...Jan Stephens PhD
 
Keynote: Professionalism and Goverance
Keynote: Professionalism and GoveranceKeynote: Professionalism and Goverance
Keynote: Professionalism and GoveranceEduSkills OECD
 
Board of Trustees presentation on Global Citizenship Program
Board of Trustees presentation on Global Citizenship ProgramBoard of Trustees presentation on Global Citizenship Program
Board of Trustees presentation on Global Citizenship Programbumbaugh
 
Alumni mentoring program
Alumni mentoring programAlumni mentoring program
Alumni mentoring programMutual Force
 
The Quest for the Best Education for the Future in 2023.pdf
The Quest for the Best Education for the Future in 2023.pdfThe Quest for the Best Education for the Future in 2023.pdf
The Quest for the Best Education for the Future in 2023.pdfHi-Tech Institute
 
Program design proposal for developing globally competent graduates
Program design proposal for developing globally competent graduates Program design proposal for developing globally competent graduates
Program design proposal for developing globally competent graduates Michelle Mazzeo
 
Early Stage Edtech Investment Thesis (Sept 2016)
Early Stage Edtech Investment Thesis (Sept 2016)Early Stage Edtech Investment Thesis (Sept 2016)
Early Stage Edtech Investment Thesis (Sept 2016)Earnest Sweat
 
Future: Basic Literacy Meets Life Skills
Future: Basic Literacy Meets Life SkillsFuture: Basic Literacy Meets Life Skills
Future: Basic Literacy Meets Life SkillsKeith Pruitt
 
Webinar: Carmel Martin on the Future of Work
Webinar: Carmel Martin on the Future of WorkWebinar: Carmel Martin on the Future of Work
Webinar: Carmel Martin on the Future of Workbusinessforward
 
Gt briefing may 2014 preparing for a new generation of learners and workers
Gt briefing may 2014 preparing for a new generation of learners and workersGt briefing may 2014 preparing for a new generation of learners and workers
Gt briefing may 2014 preparing for a new generation of learners and workersTracey Keys
 

Similar to Nov 3rd Presentation Uploading (20)

Combating Stem
Combating StemCombating Stem
Combating Stem
 
Liberal Education: Our Students' Best Preparation for Work and Citizenship – ...
Liberal Education: Our Students' Best Preparation for Work and Citizenship – ...Liberal Education: Our Students' Best Preparation for Work and Citizenship – ...
Liberal Education: Our Students' Best Preparation for Work and Citizenship – ...
 
Netp 2010-exec-summary
Netp 2010-exec-summaryNetp 2010-exec-summary
Netp 2010-exec-summary
 
Faculty Development Day
Faculty Development DayFaculty Development Day
Faculty Development Day
 
Literacy Technology Community_The Importance of Smart Technology in Workforce...
Literacy Technology Community_The Importance of Smart Technology in Workforce...Literacy Technology Community_The Importance of Smart Technology in Workforce...
Literacy Technology Community_The Importance of Smart Technology in Workforce...
 
Creating A Global Focus On STEM Education
Creating A Global Focus On STEM EducationCreating A Global Focus On STEM Education
Creating A Global Focus On STEM Education
 
Keynote: Professionalism and Goverance
Keynote: Professionalism and GoveranceKeynote: Professionalism and Goverance
Keynote: Professionalism and Goverance
 
Board of Trustees presentation on Global Citizenship Program
Board of Trustees presentation on Global Citizenship ProgramBoard of Trustees presentation on Global Citizenship Program
Board of Trustees presentation on Global Citizenship Program
 
ACT Work Keys Presentation
ACT Work Keys PresentationACT Work Keys Presentation
ACT Work Keys Presentation
 
Alumni mentoring program
Alumni mentoring programAlumni mentoring program
Alumni mentoring program
 
The Quest for the Best Education for the Future in 2023.pdf
The Quest for the Best Education for the Future in 2023.pdfThe Quest for the Best Education for the Future in 2023.pdf
The Quest for the Best Education for the Future in 2023.pdf
 
Program design proposal for developing globally competent graduates
Program design proposal for developing globally competent graduates Program design proposal for developing globally competent graduates
Program design proposal for developing globally competent graduates
 
18-19
18-1918-19
18-19
 
G-5
G-5G-5
G-5
 
Early Stage Edtech Investment Thesis (Sept 2016)
Early Stage Edtech Investment Thesis (Sept 2016)Early Stage Edtech Investment Thesis (Sept 2016)
Early Stage Edtech Investment Thesis (Sept 2016)
 
UpSkill
UpSkillUpSkill
UpSkill
 
Kona
KonaKona
Kona
 
Future: Basic Literacy Meets Life Skills
Future: Basic Literacy Meets Life SkillsFuture: Basic Literacy Meets Life Skills
Future: Basic Literacy Meets Life Skills
 
Webinar: Carmel Martin on the Future of Work
Webinar: Carmel Martin on the Future of WorkWebinar: Carmel Martin on the Future of Work
Webinar: Carmel Martin on the Future of Work
 
Gt briefing may 2014 preparing for a new generation of learners and workers
Gt briefing may 2014 preparing for a new generation of learners and workersGt briefing may 2014 preparing for a new generation of learners and workers
Gt briefing may 2014 preparing for a new generation of learners and workers
 

Recently uploaded

Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impactAccessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impactdawncurless
 
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Education
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher EducationIntroduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Education
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Educationpboyjonauth
 
Q4-W6-Restating Informational Text Grade 3
Q4-W6-Restating Informational Text Grade 3Q4-W6-Restating Informational Text Grade 3
Q4-W6-Restating Informational Text Grade 3JemimahLaneBuaron
 
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptx
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptxIntroduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptx
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptxpboyjonauth
 
APM Welcome, APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across Sectors
APM Welcome, APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across SectorsAPM Welcome, APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across Sectors
APM Welcome, APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across SectorsAssociation for Project Management
 
PSYCHIATRIC History collection FORMAT.pptx
PSYCHIATRIC   History collection FORMAT.pptxPSYCHIATRIC   History collection FORMAT.pptx
PSYCHIATRIC History collection FORMAT.pptxPoojaSen20
 
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy ConsultingGrant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy ConsultingTechSoup
 
Concept of Vouching. B.Com(Hons) /B.Compdf
Concept of Vouching. B.Com(Hons) /B.CompdfConcept of Vouching. B.Com(Hons) /B.Compdf
Concept of Vouching. B.Com(Hons) /B.CompdfUmakantAnnand
 
How to Make a Pirate ship Primary Education.pptx
How to Make a Pirate ship Primary Education.pptxHow to Make a Pirate ship Primary Education.pptx
How to Make a Pirate ship Primary Education.pptxmanuelaromero2013
 
Contemporary philippine arts from the regions_PPT_Module_12 [Autosaved] (1).pptx
Contemporary philippine arts from the regions_PPT_Module_12 [Autosaved] (1).pptxContemporary philippine arts from the regions_PPT_Module_12 [Autosaved] (1).pptx
Contemporary philippine arts from the regions_PPT_Module_12 [Autosaved] (1).pptxRoyAbrique
 
Micromeritics - Fundamental and Derived Properties of Powders
Micromeritics - Fundamental and Derived Properties of PowdersMicromeritics - Fundamental and Derived Properties of Powders
Micromeritics - Fundamental and Derived Properties of PowdersChitralekhaTherkar
 
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdf
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK  LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdfBASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK  LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdf
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdfSoniaTolstoy
 
Separation of Lanthanides/ Lanthanides and Actinides
Separation of Lanthanides/ Lanthanides and ActinidesSeparation of Lanthanides/ Lanthanides and Actinides
Separation of Lanthanides/ Lanthanides and ActinidesFatimaKhan178732
 
_Math 4-Q4 Week 5.pptx Steps in Collecting Data
_Math 4-Q4 Week 5.pptx Steps in Collecting Data_Math 4-Q4 Week 5.pptx Steps in Collecting Data
_Math 4-Q4 Week 5.pptx Steps in Collecting DataJhengPantaleon
 
Kisan Call Centre - To harness potential of ICT in Agriculture by answer farm...
Kisan Call Centre - To harness potential of ICT in Agriculture by answer farm...Kisan Call Centre - To harness potential of ICT in Agriculture by answer farm...
Kisan Call Centre - To harness potential of ICT in Agriculture by answer farm...Krashi Coaching
 
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityParis 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityGeoBlogs
 
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media Component
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media ComponentAlper Gobel In Media Res Media Component
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media ComponentInMediaRes1
 
A Critique of the Proposed National Education Policy Reform
A Critique of the Proposed National Education Policy ReformA Critique of the Proposed National Education Policy Reform
A Critique of the Proposed National Education Policy ReformChameera Dedduwage
 
SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT - LFTVD.pptx
SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT - LFTVD.pptxSOCIAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT - LFTVD.pptx
SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT - LFTVD.pptxiammrhaywood
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impactAccessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
 
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Education
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher EducationIntroduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Education
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Education
 
Q4-W6-Restating Informational Text Grade 3
Q4-W6-Restating Informational Text Grade 3Q4-W6-Restating Informational Text Grade 3
Q4-W6-Restating Informational Text Grade 3
 
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptx
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptxIntroduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptx
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptx
 
APM Welcome, APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across Sectors
APM Welcome, APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across SectorsAPM Welcome, APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across Sectors
APM Welcome, APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across Sectors
 
PSYCHIATRIC History collection FORMAT.pptx
PSYCHIATRIC   History collection FORMAT.pptxPSYCHIATRIC   History collection FORMAT.pptx
PSYCHIATRIC History collection FORMAT.pptx
 
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy ConsultingGrant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
 
Concept of Vouching. B.Com(Hons) /B.Compdf
Concept of Vouching. B.Com(Hons) /B.CompdfConcept of Vouching. B.Com(Hons) /B.Compdf
Concept of Vouching. B.Com(Hons) /B.Compdf
 
How to Make a Pirate ship Primary Education.pptx
How to Make a Pirate ship Primary Education.pptxHow to Make a Pirate ship Primary Education.pptx
How to Make a Pirate ship Primary Education.pptx
 
Contemporary philippine arts from the regions_PPT_Module_12 [Autosaved] (1).pptx
Contemporary philippine arts from the regions_PPT_Module_12 [Autosaved] (1).pptxContemporary philippine arts from the regions_PPT_Module_12 [Autosaved] (1).pptx
Contemporary philippine arts from the regions_PPT_Module_12 [Autosaved] (1).pptx
 
Micromeritics - Fundamental and Derived Properties of Powders
Micromeritics - Fundamental and Derived Properties of PowdersMicromeritics - Fundamental and Derived Properties of Powders
Micromeritics - Fundamental and Derived Properties of Powders
 
Model Call Girl in Tilak Nagar Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
Model Call Girl in Tilak Nagar Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝Model Call Girl in Tilak Nagar Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
Model Call Girl in Tilak Nagar Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
 
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdf
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK  LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdfBASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK  LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdf
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdf
 
Separation of Lanthanides/ Lanthanides and Actinides
Separation of Lanthanides/ Lanthanides and ActinidesSeparation of Lanthanides/ Lanthanides and Actinides
Separation of Lanthanides/ Lanthanides and Actinides
 
_Math 4-Q4 Week 5.pptx Steps in Collecting Data
_Math 4-Q4 Week 5.pptx Steps in Collecting Data_Math 4-Q4 Week 5.pptx Steps in Collecting Data
_Math 4-Q4 Week 5.pptx Steps in Collecting Data
 
Kisan Call Centre - To harness potential of ICT in Agriculture by answer farm...
Kisan Call Centre - To harness potential of ICT in Agriculture by answer farm...Kisan Call Centre - To harness potential of ICT in Agriculture by answer farm...
Kisan Call Centre - To harness potential of ICT in Agriculture by answer farm...
 
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityParis 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
 
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media Component
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media ComponentAlper Gobel In Media Res Media Component
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media Component
 
A Critique of the Proposed National Education Policy Reform
A Critique of the Proposed National Education Policy ReformA Critique of the Proposed National Education Policy Reform
A Critique of the Proposed National Education Policy Reform
 
SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT - LFTVD.pptx
SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT - LFTVD.pptxSOCIAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT - LFTVD.pptx
SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT - LFTVD.pptx
 

Nov 3rd Presentation Uploading

  • 1. RPS - A 21 st Century School District “ Too many of our students fail to graduate from high school with the basic skills they will need to succeed in the 21st Century economy, much less prepared for the rigors of college and career.” Bill Gates, Chairman Microsoft Corporation
  • 2. What the World Needs "The world needs you to be forever the generation...of strategic optimists, the generation with more dreams than memories, the generation that wakes up each morning and not only imagines that things can be better but also acts on that imagination every day."                                           The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman, p. 635  
  • 3.
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • 6.
  • 7.
  • 8.
  • 9.
  • 10. The World is Flat (and small) "We Americans will have to work harder, run faster, and become smarter to make sure that more of us are able to connect and compete, collaborate and innovate on the flat-world platform...But remember : the most important competition is now within yourself - making sure that you are always striving to get the most our of your own imagination, and then acting on it ."                                                                                          The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman, p. 635
  • 11.