Two Most Important Skills for Success in School and Beyond?
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That’s the conclusion from this important opinion piece in the New York Times – The Two Codes Your Kids Need to Know – that reports how the College Board, the non-profit organization that administers the SAT, sought to answer the following question: “Of all the skills tested by the SAT that correlate with success in college and beyond, which two are the most important?” The answer: mastering computer science and developing an understanding of the U.S. Constitution. Why computer science? The College Board concluded that “computing, the internet, big data and artificial intelligence [are] now the essential building blocks of almost every industry. . . . [Thus], any young person who can master the principles and basic coding techniques that drive computers and other devices ‘will be more prepared for nearly every job.’” And the importance of understanding the U.S. Constitution? The College Board explained that “the Constitution forms the foundational code that gives shape to America and defines our essential liberties — it is the indispensable guide to our lives as productive citizens.”
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