4D Education, because…

A 4-Dimensional Education is relevant for today, ready for tomorrow

Traditional education focuses on just what students know. A 4D Education infuses three additional dimensions to Knowledge – Skills, Character, and Meta-Learning – to ensure learners are equipped for healthy lives and work.

KnowledgeKnowledge Knowledge is what we know and understand. It is often referred to as academic information or discipline content, ranging from traditional disciplines like science and history to modern ones like technology, engineering, and social sciences.	SkillsSkills Skills are how we use what we know. They are often referred to as 21st Century skills. Qualities include communication and critical thinking.	CharacterCharacterCharacter is how we behave and engage in the world. It is often referred to as social-emotional learning (SEL). Qualities include courage, ethics, and leadership.	Meta-LearningMeta-LearningMeta-learning is how we reflect and adapt -- basically, how we learn how to learn. Its qualities are growth mindset and metacognition.

Teach What Matters

School and district mission statements and portraits of a graduate are often filled with nods to 21st Century Skills and Social-Emotional Learning, valuing important competencies like creativity, collaboration, resilience, and a growth mindset. But what systems are in place to teach these competencies, and what data do you have to know if you are delivering on your promise? Collaborate with 4D to bring your mission to life.