Ten Things High School Graduates Need to Know

Yesterday I expressed the desire that teachers and administrators reflect upon what they feel students of today need to know to be successful.  I referenced the SCANS report and a post by Guy Kawasaki, and I began to reflect upon the skills I think students need to have when they graduate high school (in addition to basic reading, writing and math skills).  So, here it is… the ten things I think high school graduates need to know.

1. How to locate and manage information
2. How to solve a problem
3. How to work with a team
4. How to effectively communicate both orally and written
5. How to manage their finances
6. How to manage their time
7. How to use and trouble-shoot technology
8. How to give an effective presentation
9. How to manage conflict effectively
10. Perserverance

So, what do you think?  What are your top ten skills?

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