The document discusses the need for curriculum reform given rapid scientific, technological, and societal changes. It argues that educational goals need to focus on broad skills like flexibility, problem solving and leadership rather than just technological competence. It questions what capabilities students should learn and discusses characteristics of effective curricula, noting the need to prioritize content standards based on learning outcomes. A paradigm shift is needed away from teaching everything toward selecting critical assessments. An organizational framework and balance between instructional practices, support systems and culture are also important for developing high performing educational systems.