Yes, companies and workflows still need real people with 21st century skills to milk even more ‘juice’ from technology.
Kids playing computer games are known to have better executive function skills such as working memory, flexible thinking & self control.
The 21st century classroom should accommodate flexible and random shapes, and be geared towards creativity, innovation, and active learning.
Teaching kids to code is cool and rewarding but must be done when children have the necessary aptitude to tackle it.
Reading is important because it promotes self-discovery and awareness, in addition to furthering knowledge, productivity, & literacy skills.