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Ten skills every student should learn

Resourcefulness, accountability, critical thinking, and communicating effectively—and with respect—were among the key skills cited by readers as most important

By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor
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August 11th, 2011

"The most important thing we can teach our children is how to learn on their own," said one reader.

What students should learn in school is at the forefront of the education reform debates taking place across the U.S. and elsewhere.

Ed-tech stakeholders for years have been touting the need for students to learn so-called “21st century skills” such as problem solving, critical thinking, and media literacy to prepare for the new global, digital economy, while others are calling for students to have strong math and science skills.

All of these skills are important—but what do educators and other school stakeholders think are the most important skills?

We recently asked our readers: “If you could choose only one, what’s the skill you’d like every student to learn?”

Perhaps surprisingly, while many readers did cite critical thinking as a skill every student needs, another skill was listed nearly twice as much as all other responses combined.

Need a hint? It’s a skill every student has needed since the days of the one-room schoolhouse: the ability to read.

Being able to read, though the most popular response, was certainly not the only one. Another skill that could be considered the most forward-thinking response is having “global empathy.”

Based on the number and quality of responses we received for each suggested skill, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 skills our readers believe every student needs. What do you think of these responses? What skills would you add to this list? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

According to readers, every student to be able to (in no particular order):

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MEWA families, enjoy National Pudding Day on Friday, November 13!

The School Office will be closed until 12:00 pm and all labs will be cancelled on Tuesday, November 17. Our staff will be getting ready for Open House that night. The Open House will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Looking for parent volunteers: We are looking for good readers who could support students at MEWA by volunteering to read to and be read to by students. If you would be willing to do this one day a week for an hour, we would love to have you next trimester! (A background check will be required.)

Dual Credit Classes: Juniors and seniors can take dual credit classes through MEWA and earn both high school credit and college credit at the same time! Sign up for BA 218 and earn credit for economics, sign up for WR 121 or WR 122 and you can earn English credit, sign up for Art 116 or Art 271 and earn fine arts credits! Other possibilities are available as well - please talk to your counselor about these possibilities when you sign up for courses next trimester.

TTM Is Coming!

Think Through Math is designed to help students fill the gaps that they may have collected throughout their education in the hopes that they can gain the skills necessary to be successful in their future math classes The program starts with an adaptive test that's designed to locate the gaps, and then will assign short lessons to fill them. One of the most exciting aspects of this program is the live chat feature with a certified math teacher - this means that you can get immediate help from a professional at all times of the day! More information will be available at Open House.

Graduation packets are available at the front desk or from your counselor. Packets need to be returned by November 19th to avoid shipping charges. If you ordered your gown at registration this is your chance to order announcements and Senior souvenirs.

Save the date! The Foreign Language Achievement Test (FLATS) is coming up! It is Wednesday Dec. 2nd from 3-5:30 at MEWA. The FLATS test is for students who speak a second language and would like to get high school credit for it. If you are unable to take the December test, don't worry! There will be one offered in the spring also. If you would like to sign up for the December test, please click on this link: FLATS FORM!
Keep in mind, if you sign up for the test and don't show up, you will be held responsible for the cost of the test you missed.

Student of the Month for October:

Keyton Sweeney

Nia Williams

Bruce Baird

Jamie Mazhnikova

Most Improved Student for October

Anthony Hardenburough

Students of the month and most improved students: Stop by the office to get your picture taken, receive a Starbucks' Gift Card, a MEWA t-shirt and other rewards.

November 23rd and 24th, the offices will be closed, but students and teachers will continue to work in their classes.

School will be closed November 25th, 26th, and 27th in observance of Thanksgiving.

Our State Report Card is now available! Both English and Spanish versions are available. Click on this Link! Go to Gresham Barlow School District in the scroll down menu and find Metro East Web Academy.

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eAspire is a mentorship program for high school students who are interested in learning about educational and career opportunities. Students who sign up for the program are paired with a mentor who is trained in helping students with college applications, financial aid paperwork, vocational training opportunities and more. Student who apply must be in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade and be able to communicate using email. If you are interested in the program please contact Brian Baker at 503-258-4796 for more details.

Save the date! The Foreign Language Achievement Test (FLATS) is coming up! It is Wednesday Dec. 2nd from 3-5:30 at MEWA. The FLATS test is for students who speak a second language and would like to get high school credit for it. If you are unable to take the December test, don't worry! There will be one offered in the spring also. If you would like to sign up for the December test, please click on this link: FLATS FORM!
Keep in mind, if you sign up for the test and don't show up, you will be held responsible for the cost of the test you missed.