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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.

Now available: Introduce students to AI concepts and technology

Engage students with ready-to-teach interactive lessons that help them think critically about AI. Developed in partnership with Common Sense Education. Experience one of our Nearpod lessons below.

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.

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  • 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

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Digital Citizenship and literacy

  • Artificial intelligence

  • Coding & computational thinking

  • Digital Citizenship curriculum

  • Essential technology skills & keyboarding

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Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

  • Core competencies

  • Critical thinking

  • Lifelong learning strategies

  • Growth mindset practices

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College and career readiness

  • Learning strategies

  • College exploration and preparation

  • Career exploration

  • Virtual reality career tours

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Financial literacy

  • Taxes

  • Budgeting and bank accounts

  • Credit

  • Investing

Featuring content from leading publishers

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Regulate energy and focus with Brain Breaks

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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.

The 21st Century Readiness Program can qualify for Federal Title I, II, and IV funds to ensure every student graduates ready to thrive.

  • Digital Citizenship

    Prepare students to use technology effectively, safely & appropriately (K‑12 Computer Science Framework).

  • Social and Emotional Learning

    Encourage positive school climates, and provide students with work-ready SEL skills (CASEL Competencies).

  • College and Career Readiness

    Provide access to experiences so students can make informed decisions about life beyond school (Career Pathways).

Prepare every student for success in our connected world with Nearpod’s 21st Century Readiness Program