Before the end of this decade, almost 5 billion people will carry mobile devices. Will Richardson asserts that because this technology creates ubiquitous, complex, immediate connections to the world, the most important skill is the skill of being able to learn. "Students moving into adulthood today," he writes, "need more than…

A study shows that schools in Minnesota either have no established goals or have broad goals that are unrelated to teaching programs or tests. (Author/JM)

Six educators comment on a previous article in this issue. Several writers emphasize the importance of good leadership in school goal-setting rather than mere surveying of public opinion. Others condone the use of community surveys for goal-setting, if properly used. (JM)