Section I : Creating thinkers. Analytical thinkers -- Critical thinkers -- Problem solvers -- Section I conclusion : Thinking can be an unbelievably satisfying learning experience -- -- Section II : Creating college- and career-ready learners. Inquisitive learners -- Opportunistic learners -- Flexible learners -- Section II conclusion : College- and career-ready learners feel a sense of urgency -- -- Section III : Building resiliency. Willingness to accept critical feedback -- Willingness to adjust based on feedback -- Openness to possible failure -- Section III conclusion : Building resiliency is like broccoli -- -- Section IV : Creating communicators. Ability to express oneself in writing and orally -- Skilled at information gathering -- Drawing inferences and reaching conclusions -- Section IV conclusion : Creating effective communicators.