Between Zoom, WhatsApp, Slack, and more – the opportunities to communicate with others around the world are changing rapidly. And the skills needed to navigate these new tools, build relationships, and be successful in work and in life are constantly evolving, as well. We often hear about the importance of “21st century skills” – but what are they exactly? More than a fancy buzzword, 21st century skills are, simply put, the skills our students will need to be successful in an increasingly interconnected and complex world. They may be defined in a multitude of ways (P21 – the Partnership for 21st Century Learning and the National Education Association offer two excellent frameworks), but 21st century skills typically include both the academic and life skills that will support young people and not only in their careers.