The World of the Twenty-First Century 
$ Continuous change in technology, globalization, and competition impacts economic reality world-wide. 
$ The rate of technological change will increase exponentially. 
$ The world is a Aglobal community@ requiring people to live and work in a culturally diverse environment. 
$ The nature of work requires a knowledge of business from an entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial point of view. 
$ Technology is a fundamental component of education, commerce and culture. 

What Students Should Know and Be Able To Do 
Productive, contributing members of a global society in the twenty-first century must: 
 

Be	Adaptable and responsive to change  Globally aware  Guided by principles of self, community, and service  Lifelong learners
Know	How to acquire and process information  How to solve multidisciplinary problems  How to work in teams  How to communicate using written, verbal, nonverbal and listening skills  How individual strengths and interests align with personal and career opportunities
Apply	Knowledge  Skills  Technology

 

The Role of Business in Education 
$ Provide relevant applications of rigorous academics for all students. 
$ Assist in developing rigorous standards to prepare students to be high-quality performers in a global economy. 
$ Participate as an active Apartner@ in the teaching/learning process. 
 
The Role of the Business Educator 
$ Provide instruction which is based on student and workforce needs. 
$ Empower students to accomplish educational outcomes. 
$ Deliver measurable educational results through a variety of methods. 
$ Serve as a catalyst for the seamless integration of business knowledge and relevant application of academics throughout the curriculum. 
$ Serve as a liaison between the educational and employer communities. 

 
A student panel at Rio Vista High School Demonstration Site Day tells how Business Education has a positive impact on their school experience