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WaysToAddressGovernmentOfficials.doc

Sample letter from a biology teacher to students and parents telling about their use of blogs 

and inviting participation Karl Fisch's post that provides the sample

Are They Really Ready to Work? Employer's Perspectives on the Basic Knowledge and Applied Skills 

of New Entrants to the 21st Century U.S. Workforce Good material for stressing the importance of 21st Century skills.