It is time to bring learning for all students in line with the requirements of the 21st century. To do so, student learning must be supported by a significant cultural shift in both the learning environment and the role of the teacher. Within a succinct framework, Flash Forward! Rethinking Learning answers the why but more importantly the how of aligning our educational practices with the requirements of 21st century learning. Chapters full of illustrative and practical examples of implementation at the classroom, school, and district level are devoted to 4 emerging learning themes: Personalization, Global Engagement, Information, Communications and Media Technologies Skills, Building Connections to Nurture Mind, Body and Heart.

1. A call to action -- 2. Revisiting the rationale for change -- 3. Changing the role of the teacher -- 4. Personalization -- 5. Global engagement -- 6. Information, communication, and media technologies skills -- 7. Building connections to nurture mind, body and heart -- 8. Every child's success: our collective responsibility -- 9. Harnessing shared expertise: an invitation to rethink learning together.