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portrait of a graduate: how to implement future-ready skills in k-12 classrooms

written by dr. mort sherman | january 18, 2026

school systems across the country continue to redefine what it means to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. artificial intelligence, hybrid and remote work, and evolving labor-market demands point toward a broader, more human-centered definition of readiness. academic mastery still matters; yet, students also need transferable skills for life: communication, collaboration, adaptability, creativity, empathy, problem solving, and agency. 

a portrait of a graduate (pog), or vision of a learner (vol), offers a research-aligned, future-focused framework that centers these competencies. a pog clarifies expectations for learners, guides instructional design, shapes professional learning, and strengthens coherence across classrooms and schools. 

瑞士vs喀麦隆亚盘赔率 supports districts through design and implementation. districts receive a comprehensive multi-year roadmap, clear look-fors, role-specific expectations, communication supports, and tools that translate portrait competencies into practical, daily teaching and learning.