In a world shaped by rapid technological change, social fragmentation, and planetary risk, what should education prepare young people for? For years NCEE partnered with the OECD to bring senior policymakers and thought leaders from some of the world’s highest-performing education systems together to address this question.
Education for Human Flourishing: A Conceptual Framework is an innovative vision that redefines the purpose of schooling beyond academic achievement and workforce readiness. It highlights five core competencies—adaptive problem solving, ethical competence and understanding, appreciating and acting in the world—and emphasizes the importance of nurturing human meaning, agency, and security in the era of AI.
Join us Thursday, February 19, at 11:00 am ET as we discuss the competencies, learning environments, and system conditions needed to cultivate learners who not only succeed but also contribute to thriving communities, resilient economies, and a sustainable planet.


