The document discusses how schools need to change to prepare students for the 21st century. It notes that technology is changing how people live and work at an unprecedented rate due to factors like globalization and the rise of the creative class. However, schools continue focusing on outdated skills and knowledge instead of creativity, collaboration, problem solving and other skills needed now. The document advocates for schools to change faster, take an anticipatory rather than reactive approach, and focus on the future instead of compliance, in order to remain relevant for students.