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The Core and the Canvas: Academic Skills and Personal Growth
While foundational skills such as reading, writing, and math remain central to education, schools are weaving in opportunities for self-discovery and passion development. The philosophy is that equipping students with academic knowledge alongside social and emotional skills prepares them for future success. As one district leader explains, empowering young people to become determinants of their own future—through discovering passions and interests—is as vital as teaching the ABCs and 123s.