The document discusses the evolving nature of literacy and the skills needed for students in the 21st century. It emphasizes that literacy now involves skills like communicating ideas confidently in multiple languages and formats, evaluating the validity of online information, and harnessing literacy skills to effectively learn and express ideas using technology. Teachers are encouraged to see themselves as lifelong learners modeling skills like deciphering new information and including ethics in the definition of literacy.

1. COMMUNICATORS They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and a variety of modes of communication.