Laura Slover, Managing Director at ETS, and Mike Flanagan, a member of the Mastery Transcript Consortium, dive into the future of education. They discuss the transformative 'Skills for the Future' initiative, emphasizing a shift toward competency-based education. Key topics include redefining essential skills like communication and critical thinking and innovative assessment methods that reflect real-world learning. The conversation also critiques traditional credentialing and advocates for more equitable recognition of diverse educational experiences.