Summary: The Global Achievement Gap

Focusing on the shortcomings of modern education, this summary highlights the gap between traditional schooling and the skills necessary for success in a globalized world. Wagner argues that schools fail to teach critical competencies such as collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. The summary emphasizes actionable solutions for educators and policymakers to bridge this gap, ensuring that children are equipped with essential skills for the future. It serves as a call to rethink educational practices to better prepare students for real-world challenges.