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“The world students are preparing to enter looks fundamentally different than it did when A-G was first established. Advances in artificial intelligence, rapid technological change, evolving workforce demands and increasing civic complexity require graduates who can think critically, solve novel problems, communicate effectively, collaborate across differences and continue learning throughout their lives.
California itself is embracing a broader vision of readiness. The state’s emerging Portrait of a Learner, adopted by the State Board of Education in May, emphasizes critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, collaboration, adaptability and character — competencies that schools are increasingly being asked to cultivate but that remain largely invisible within A–G.
California’s schools are already responding to these demands. Through career pathways, dual enrollment, community schools, work-based learning, community- and project-based learning, and other approaches, educators are developing richer ways for students to acquire and demonstrate the knowledge and skills they need for college, careers and civic life.”