Nearpod’s 21st Century Readiness Program
Set students up for success in school and beyond with AI literacy, digital citizenship, and essential 21st‑century skills.
Bring 21st-century skills into every classroom
Nearpod’s 21st Century Readiness Program provides educators with a single solution to embed topics like artificial intelligence, digital citizenship, SEL, financial literacy, and more into everyday instruction.

Ready-to-teach interactive lessons, videos, and activities built in the ultimate delivery platform
Coverage of essential skills like AI, digital citizenship, financial literacy, and more
Content from leading publishers like Common Sense Education, Codemonkey, and Next Gen Personal Finance
Curated content that supports the whole learner
Manage your resources for special topics in one place
Digital Citizenship and literacy
Artificial intelligence
Coding & computational thinking
Digital Citizenship curriculum
Essential technology skills & keyboarding
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Core competencies
Critical thinking
Lifelong learning strategies
Growth mindset practices
College and career readiness
Learning strategies
College exploration and preparation
Career exploration
Virtual reality career tours
Financial literacy
Taxes
Budgeting and bank accounts
Credit
Investing
Featuring content from leading publishers
Regulate energy and focus with Brain Breaks

Add to lessons
Build Brain Breaks into any of your Nearpod lessons.
Launch on-the-fly
Launch Brain Breaks during a live lesson through the Teacher Dashboard.
Calm or energize
Choose between Calming or Energizing videos to regulate classrooms.
Interactive lessons, videos, & activities exclusive to Nearpod’s 21st Century Readiness Program
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The 21st Century Readiness Program can qualify for Federal Title I, II, and IV funds to ensure every student graduates ready to thrive.
Content aligned to your state and district initiatives
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Digital Citizenship
Prepare students to use technology effectively, safely & appropriately (K‑12 Computer Science Framework).
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Social and Emotional Learning
Encourage positive school climates, and provide students with work-ready SEL skills (CASEL Competencies).
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College and Career Readiness
Provide access to experiences so students can make informed decisions about life beyond school (Career Pathways).