The document discusses several books related to globalization and skills for the 21st century workplace. It mentions Thomas Friedman's "The World Is Flat" which outlines 10 forces that flattened the global economic playing field. It also briefly summarizes Daniel Pink's "A Whole New Mind" about the transition from the Information Age to the Conceptual Age, and skills like design, story, empathy, and meaning. The document ends with statements about preparing North Carolina public school students to be globally competitive through 21st century teaching methods.

1. Do you see 20/20?

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14. Are you ready? Is your school ready? This is not the future. It is NOW . Your students are already here.