Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

As parents, we are warned by educators and workforce experts alike that our children need improved 21st century skills. Without these skills, they will not be able to successfully participate in the global economy. They won’t be adequately prepared for college and work.

But what, exactly, are 21st century skills? Are we just talking about computer and technology skills? And who decides which skills make the list?

It depends on who you ask. But a recent Hanover Research report, A Crosswalk of 21st Century Skills, sheds some light on the subject.