'Two Million Minutes' to develop 21st Century Skills

As soon as a student enters the 9th grade he/she has …Two Million Minutes until high school graduation…Two Million Minutes to build their intellectual foundation…Two Million Minutes to prepare for college and ultimately career…Two Million Minutes to grow from a teen into an adult? How a student invests their Two Million Minutes will determine their economic prospects for the rest of their lives. "How do most American high school students spend this time? What about students in the rest of the world? How do family, friends and society influence a student's choices for time allocation? What implications do their choices have on their future and on a country's economic future?" This documentary film takes a closer look at how China, India and the United States, the three superpowers of the 21st Century, are preparing their students for the future. As an educator, the film prompts the question of whether we are authentically helping our students develop 21st century skills. For more information go to: www.2mminutes.com/index.html