As more and more education leaders become cognizant of the importance of
these fundamental nonacademic skills — and as more and more programs and funders seek to develop them — it is vital that we begin using a common language and understanding of what children need.
Help policymakers recognize
the fundamental nonacademic skills children need for success throughout their lives
Acknowledging these various needs, a new report from researchers at the Harvard Graduate School of Education describes
fundamental nonacademic skills, shows how they vary, and advises education stakeholders about how to think about these skills in their individual practices.