My friends at South Kent School run one of the most innovative college preparatory schools in the U.S. Their new environmental studies program is a program that every educator and philanthropic organization should follow. SKS is turning a 100 acre farm into a classroom for environmental, technology and entrepreneurship programs, as shown in this video. Every student at SKS will use an iPad as part of the focus on IT technology, as described here.
When you consider the leaders of the 21st century, I hope they are all well schooled at an early age in environmental studies, entrepreneurship and IT technology. Throw in an innovative approach to education and the students have exposure to many of the significant themes of this century.