This presentation argues that New York State's definition of literacy needs to change to reflect the needs of the digital age, as identified by The Partnership for 21st Century Skills. It further argues that NYS' adoption of the Common Core standards presents an unprecedented opportunity for enacting this change.

1. Redefining Literacy for C21st How NYS can use the adoption of the Common Core State Standards to redefine literacy in the digital age Theresa Dawson