Communication
• Share ideas, thoughts, and information clearly in different ways( e. g., listening, speaking, writing) to match the needs of your audience.
• Use technology to learn, create, and connect with others in helpful ways.
• Use flexible and simple ways to ensure everyone can participate, regardless of their abilities or preferences.
Integrity
• Do the right thing, even when no one is watching, by being honest and responsible.
• Make choices that match your values and help others around you.
• Be trustworthy and reliable so others can count on you to do the right thing.
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Critical Thinking
• Think carefully about problems and decisions, looking at how things are connected and how they affect the future.
• Listen carefully to seek understanding of multiple perspectives while respecting differences and working together to solve problems.
• Solve problems by combining different ideas and finding the best solutions based on facts.
Adaptability
• Be flexible and open when things change or when you take on new challenges.
• Learn from feedback, mistakes, and setbacks to keep growing and improving.
• Understand that failure is part of success and find new ways to keep moving forward.
Empathy
• Understand and share how someone else is feeling by imagining yourself in their situation.
• Be aware of your own feelings and beliefs while showing respect for others’ ideas and experiences.
• Show kindness and support to make others feel included and valued.
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