Brooklyn Heights' Caroline Hellman Wins Fulbright Award ?
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Hellman encourages students to assess, question and draw their own conclusions, as these
critical thinking skills “will aid them far beyond their college
...Read the Full Article
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10 Things We Should Be Talking About Instead of Celebrity Rehab ?
Huffington Post
Whether English, math, or science, the test requires long-form answers and essays where the test-takers prove their
critical thinking skills rather than
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3663,"title":"10 Things We Should Be Talking About Instead of Celebrity Rehab ?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" style=\"color: #696969;\"><span class=\"f\">Huffington Post</span></span></p>\r\n<div>Whether English, math, or science, the test requires long-form answers and essays where the test-takers prove their <em>critical thinking</em> skills rather than <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-matlack/10-things-we-should-be-ta_b_848494.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Fixing the education pipeline ?
Education News Colorado
The first five years of a child's life are crucial in building a strong foundation for lifelong learning skills like
critical thinking, language development
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3664,"title":"Fixing the education pipeline ?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" style=\"color: #696969;\"><span class=\"f\">Education News Colorado</span></span></p>\r\n<div>The first five years of a child's life are crucial in building a strong foundation for lifelong learning skills like <em>critical thinking</em>, language development <strong>...<a href=\"http://blog.ednewscolorado.org/2011/04/27/fixing-the-education-pipeline\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Howland team heads to globals ?
Warren Tribune Chronicle - 1 day ago
The program aims to help students build lifelong skills such as problem-solving through teamwork and creative and critical thinking. ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3665,"title":"Howland team heads to globals ?","author":"","content":"<p><span class=\"f\">Warren Tribune Chronicle</span> <span class=\"hpn\">-</span> <span class=\"f\">1 day ago</span><br /> The program aims to help students build lifelong skills such as problem-solving through teamwork and creative and <em>critical thinking</em>. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/556173/Howland-team-heads-to-globals.html?nav=5005\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Economic Mobility Remains Out of Reach For as Much as 42% of ...
Hispanically Speaking News
Foundational skills, or effective communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and
critical-thinking abilities, are necessary to healthy social
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3666,"title":"Economic Mobility Remains Out of Reach For as Much as 42% of ...","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" style=\"color: #696969;\"><span class=\"f\">Hispanically Speaking News</span></span></p>\r\n<div>Foundational skills, or effective communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and <em>critical-thinking</em> abilities, are necessary to healthy social <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.hispanicallyspeakingnews.com/notitas-de-noticias/details/economic-mobility-remains-out-of-reach-for-as-much-as-42-of-latino-you/7214/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
AVID preps students for college, life ?
Roseville Press Tribune
During Socratic Seminars, students engage in higher-level questioning and
critical thinking. The goal is to get students to move beyond the “'duh' level of
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3667,"title":"AVID preps students for college, life ?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" style=\"color: #696969;\"><span class=\"f\">Roseville Press Tribune</span></span></p>\r\n<div>During Socratic Seminars, students engage in higher-level questioning and <em>critical thinking</em>. The goal is to get students to move beyond the &ldquo;'duh' level of <strong>...<a href=\"http://rosevillept.com/detail/177094.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
National Teacher of Year to speak at Perkins Student Center ?
University of Delaware - 2 days ago
... of teaching that marries content to skill,” that problem solving and
critical thinking are useless without the facts, but that the reverse is also true.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3668,"title":"National Teacher of Year to speak at Perkins Student Center ?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\">University of Delaware</span> <span class=\"hpn\">-</span> <span class=\"f\">2 days ago</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong> of teaching that marries content to skill,&rdquo; that problem solving and <em>critical thinking</em> are useless without the facts, but that the reverse is also true. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2011/apr/national-teacher-042611.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Education Week News
Not critical thinking. Not creativity. It's about how to correctly eliminate three out of four bubbles.” Those who demand that we close the achievement gap ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3669,"title":"How Education Reform Traps Poor Children ?","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"color: #696969;\"><span class=\"f\">Education Week News</span></span><br /> Not <em>critical thinking</em>. Not creativity. It's about how to correctly eliminate three out of four bubbles.&rdquo; Those who demand that we close the achievement gap <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/04/27/29kohn.h30.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
New Research Looks at School Missions ?
Wesleyan Argus
“If they talk about
critical thinking, they're really talking about cognitive development,” Stemler said. “If they talk about global or effective citizens,
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3670,"title":"New Research Looks at School Missions ?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" style=\"color: #696969;\"><span class=\"f\">Wesleyan Argus</span></span></p>\r\n<div>&ldquo;If they talk about <em>critical thinking</em>, they're really talking about cognitive development,&rdquo; Stemler said. &ldquo;If they talk about global or effective citizens, <strong>...<a href=\"http://wesleyanargus.com/2011/04/26/new-research-looks-at-school-missions/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
University business students experiencing fuller, more rounded ... ?
Oregon Daily Emerald
... degree may not even guarantee — as national surveys indicate — that employers favor writing and
critical thinking skills over a background in business.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3671,"title":"University business students experiencing fuller, more rounded ... ?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" style=\"color: #696969;\"><span class=\"f\">Oregon Daily Emerald</span></span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong> degree may not even guarantee &mdash; as national surveys indicate &mdash; that employers favor writing and <em>critical thinking</em> skills over a background in business. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.dailyemerald.com/news/university-business-students-experiencing-fuller-more-rounded-education-than-national-peers-1.2207213\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Winston-Salem Journal
Rather, the complex synaptic connections allowing
critical thinking multiply rapidly after birth in response to repeated stimulation, experience and loving
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3672,"title":"Constitutional mandate: Promote the general welfare ","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" style=\"color: #696969;\"><span class=\"f\">Winston-Salem Journal</span></span></p>\r\n<div>Rather, the complex synaptic connections allowing <em>critical thinking</em> multiply rapidly after birth in response to repeated stimulation, experience and loving <strong>...<a href=\"http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2011/apr/26/wsopin02-constitutional-mandate-promote-the-genera-ar-977955/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Disappearing Youth ?
CounterPunch
Nor are they offered the help, guidance, and modes of education that cultivate the capacities for critical thinking and engaged citizenship. ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3673,"title":"Disappearing Youth ?","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"color: #696969;\"><span class=\"f\">CounterPunch</span></span><br /> Nor are they offered the help, guidance, and modes of education that cultivate the capacities for <em>critical thinking</em> and engaged citizenship. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.counterpunch.org/giroux04252011.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Another Renaissance on Library Square with The Leonardo museum move
Salt Lake Tribune
The Leonardo's mission of critical thinking and innovation is crucial to generating “the deep rather than shallow discussions” necessary to solving the ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3674,"title":"Another Renaissance on Library Square with The Leonardo museum move","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"color: #696969;\"><span class=\"f\">Salt Lake Tribune</span></span><br /> The Leonardo's mission of <em>critical thinking</em> and innovation is crucial to generating &ldquo;the deep rather than shallow discussions&rdquo; necessary to solving the <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/51688333-78/leonardo-million-museum-art.html.csp\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Children's Museum of Tacoma celebrates $5M construction kick-off
Tacoma Daily News
... areas of creativity, social and emotional skills, cognitive and
critical thinking skills, gross and fine motor development, and early literacy learning.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3675,"title":"Children's Museum of Tacoma celebrates $5M construction kick-off ","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" style=\"color: #696969;\"><span class=\"f\">Tacoma Daily News</span></span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong> areas of creativity, social and emotional skills, cognitive and <em>critical thinking</em> skills, gross and fine motor development, and early literacy learning. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&amp;cat=23&amp;id=1964257&amp;more=0\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Applying Intermittent Pneumatic Compression in Surgery Centers
Becker's ASC Review
That's where your critical thinking skills come into play. The key is correct placement of the IPCs and documentation that they were used...Read the Full Article
{"id":3676,"title":"Applying Intermittent Pneumatic Compression in Surgery Centers","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"color: #696969;\"><span class=\"f\">Becker's ASC Review</span></span><br /> That's where your <em>critical thinking</em> skills come into play. The key is correct placement of the IPCs and documentation that they were used...<a href=\"http://www.beckersasc.com/asc-accreditation-and-patient-safety/applying-intermittent-pneumatic-compression-in-surgery-centers-qaa-with-jan-davidson-of-aorn.html?A_With_Jan_Davidson_of_AORN=\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read the Full Article</strong></a><br /> <br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Portland's school levy is the last line of defense for music education
OregonLive.com
Of course, the larger payoff is students learning critical thinking skills, self-discipline, and most other things that schools are supposed to teach them ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3677,"title":"Portland's school levy is the last line of defense for music education ","author":"","content":"<p><span class=\"f\">OregonLive.com</span><br /> Of course, the larger payoff is students learning <em>critical thinking</em> skills, self-discipline, and most other things that schools are supposed to teach them <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2011/04/portlands_school_levy_is_the_l.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article<br /> </a></strong><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Pitts explores race relations in lecture at Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo Tribune
He also emphasized the role of educators to provide historical context and teach critical thinking skills in a world where ideological lines are becoming ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3678,"title":"Pitts explores race relations in lecture at Cal Poly ","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\">San Luis Obispo Tribune</span></p>\r\n<div>He also emphasized the role of educators to provide historical context and teach <em>critical thinking</em> skills in a world where ideological lines are becoming <strong>...Read the Full Article<br /> </strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Boca Raton teachers slam 'No Child Left Behind' ?
WPTV
There is no
critical thinking," one said. "My son has a 3.5 GPA and has been held back twice for no reason, other than the FCAT," said another. Rep.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3679,"title":"Boca Raton teachers slam 'No Child Left Behind' ?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\">WPTV</span></p>\r\n<div>There is no <em>critical thinking</em>,\" one said. \"My son has a 3.5 GPA and has been held back twice for no reason, other than the FCAT,\" said another. Rep. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/region_s_palm_beach_county/boca_raton/boca-teachers-slam-%27no-child-left-behind%27\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><br /> </strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
The Guise Of Critical Thinking: How Anti-Evolution Bills Mar ... ?
NPR
Isn't
critical thinking good? Well, as it turns out, all 50 State Science Standards are replete — some might say saturated — with units on critical analysis
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3680,"title":"The Guise Of Critical Thinking: How Anti-Evolution Bills Mar ... ?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\">NPR</span></p>\r\n<div>Isn't <em>critical thinking</em> good? Well, as it turns out, all 50 State Science Standards are replete &mdash; some might say saturated &mdash; with units on critical analysis <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2011/04/21/135601285/the-guise-of-critical-thinking-how-anti-evolution-bills-mar-science-education\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Local students chosen for leadership seminar
South Charlotte Weekly
... panelists and speakers will discuss leadership topics aimed at giving students the opportunity to develop
critical thinking and public speaking skills.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3681,"title":"Local students chosen for leadership seminar ","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\">South Charlotte Weekly</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong> panelists and speakers will discuss leadership topics aimed at giving students the opportunity to develop <em>critical thinking</em> and public speaking skills. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.thecharlotteweekly.com/education/2011/04/local-students-chosen-for-leadership-seminar/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Budget cuts would decimate our county's nationally recognized ...?
Las Vegas Weekly
... as part of the tentative state budget cut—despite studies showing the positive impact of arts on brain development,
critical thinking and discipline.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3682,"title":"Budget cuts would decimate our county's nationally recognized ...?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Las Vegas Weekly</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;as part of the tentative state budget cut&mdash;despite studies showing the positive impact of arts on brain development,&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and discipline.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2011/apr/20/budget-cuts-would-decimate-our-countys-nationally-/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Poll: Finances dictating college, career choices?
Boston Herald
... percent say an education that focuses on success in the working world is more valuable than one focused on general knowledge and
critical thinking.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3683,"title":"Poll: Finances dictating college, career choices?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Boston Herald</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;percent say an education that focuses on success in the working world is more valuable than one focused on general knowledge and&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.bostonherald.com/news/national/general/view/20110420poll_finances_dictating_college_career_choices/srvc=home&amp;position=recent\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Edison State College trustee observes FGCU board meeting?
The News-Press
The program will focus on clear writing, factual accuracy,
critical thinking, ethical and legal principles, social consciousness, technological skill and
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3684,"title":"Edison State College trustee observes FGCU board meeting?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">The News-Press</span></p>\r\n<div>The program will focus on clear writing, factual accuracy,&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, ethical and legal principles, social consciousness, technological skill and&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.news-press.com/article/20110419/NEWS0104/110419041/1006/NEWS0104/Edison-State-College-trustee-observes-FGCU-board-meeting\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
The Black Eyed Peas’ Peapod Foundation and Adobe Foundation Launch Youth Academy in New York
Centre Daily Times
An emphasis on inquiry-based pedagogy challenges young people to become active learners, eager to exercise
critical thinking, leadership and creative skills
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3685,"title":"The Black Eyed Peas’ Peapod Foundation and Adobe Foundation Launch Youth Academy in New York","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Centre Daily Times</span></p>\r\n<div>An emphasis on inquiry-based pedagogy challenges young people to become active learners, eager to exercise&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, leadership and creative skills&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.centredaily.com/2011/04/19/2658390/the-black-eyed-peas-peapod-foundation.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Public's Ignorance About the 'Submerged State'?
Cincinnati CityBeat
Because it's the latest entry in my “You Can't Make This Stuff Up” file, I will quote Bennett's exercise in
critical thinking a couple weeks ago: “This
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3686,"title":"Public's Ignorance About the 'Submerged State'?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Cincinnati CityBeat</span></p>\r\n<div>Because it's the latest entry in my &ldquo;You Can't Make This Stuff Up&rdquo; file, I will quote Bennett's exercise in&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;a couple weeks ago: &ldquo;This&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/article-23110-publics-ignorance-about-the-submerged-state.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Declaration of American Values!?
Tucson Citizen
We do this knowing full well that if every parent in America did this, we would soon have a scientifically illiterate generation without
critical thinking ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3687,"title":"Declaration of American Values!?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Tucson Citizen</span></p>\r\n<div>We do this knowing full well that if every parent in America did this, we would soon have a scientifically illiterate generation without&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://tucsoncitizen.com/freethought-arizona/2011/04/18/declaration-of-american-values/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Why I'm Not Giving a Dime to the Wesleyan Fund: Not Now, Not Ever?
Wesleyan Argus
And as for the hypocrisy of a university that champions
critical thinking while shamelessly repressing the speech of its students—well, that remains an open
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3688,"title":"Why I'm Not Giving a Dime to the Wesleyan Fund: Not Now, Not Ever?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Wesleyan Argus</span></p>\r\n<div>And as for the hypocrisy of a university that champions&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;while shamelessly repressing the speech of its students&mdash;well, that remains an open&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://wesleyanargus.com/2011/04/15/why-i%E2%80%99m-not-giving-a-dime-to-the-wesleyan-fund-not-now-not-ever/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Business mentality to blame for college students' lack of learning?
Flagler College Gargoyle
In it, the authors found 45 percent of current college students show no gains in
critical thinking during their first two years at college.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3689,"title":"Business mentality to blame for college students' lack of learning?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Flagler College Gargoyle</span></p>\r\n<div>In it, the authors found 45 percent of current college students show no gains in&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;during their first two years at college.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://gargoyle.flagler.edu/2011/04/business-mentality-to-blame-for-college-students%E2%80%99-lack-of-learning/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Students recognized during Leadership & Service Awards Banquet?
NorthcentralPa
The purpose of the speaker series is to help build a culture of leadership at the College that espouses service, ethics and
critical-thinking...
Read the Full Article
{"id":3690,"title":"Students recognized during Leadership & Service Awards Banquet?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">NorthcentralPa</span></p>\r\n<div>The purpose of the speaker series is to help build a culture of leadership at the College that espouses service, ethics and&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical-thinking</em>...<a href=\"http://www.northcentralpa.com/feeditem/2011-04-15_students-recognized-during-leadership-service-awards-banquet\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read the Full Article</strong></a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
How MBA programmes are changing globally?
Economic Times
... develop
critical thinking and integrative thinking skills, and deepen their understanding of phenomena such as globalization, leadership, and innovation
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3691,"title":"How MBA programmes are changing globally?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Economic Times</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;develop&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and integrative thinking skills, and deepen their understanding of phenomena such as globalization, leadership, and innovation&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/features/corporate-dossier/how-mba-programmes-are-changing-globally/articleshow/7980719.cms\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Youth Fights Back: Higher Ed Under Siege in the Age of Casino ...?
GC Advocate
Moreover,
critical thinking has been devalued as a result of the growing corporatization of higher education. Under the influence of corporate values,
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Professor Kevin Howley?
DePauw University
Regardless of their career goals and aspirations, Howley believes Project Censored helps students develop the analytical and
critical thinking skills they
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{"id":3693,"title":"Professor Kevin Howley?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">DePauw University</span></p>\r\n<div>Regardless of their career goals and aspirations, Howley believes Project Censored helps students develop the analytical and&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills they<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.depauw.edu/news/?id=26911\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
What Will Employers Want in Ten Years??
Business 2 Community
An emphasis is being placed on
critical-thinking, problem-solving, and other skills that are essential for surviving in a world where adaptability is more
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{"id":3694,"title":"What Will Employers Want in Ten Years??","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Business 2 Community</span></p>\r\n<div>An emphasis is being placed on&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical-thinking</em>, problem-solving, and other skills that are essential for surviving in a world where adaptability is more&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.business2community.com/trends-news/what-will-employers-want-in-ten-years-024030\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Two Architecture Students Nab Honorable Mention at CoARQ ...?
Archinect
... "CCA has gone far beyond a generic college education and armed me with
critical-thinking skills that allow an elevated level of learning and discourse.
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{"id":3695,"title":"Two Architecture Students Nab Honorable Mention at CoARQ ...?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Archinect</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;\"CCA has gone far beyond a generic college education and armed me with&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical-thinking</em>&nbsp;skills that allow an elevated level of learning and discourse.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://archinect.com/schools/release/1734/two-architecture-students-nab-honorable-mention-at-coarq-international-competition-awards/2662636\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Failing Smart Drives Innovation?
Financial Post
These firms also create an innovation culture based on trust, open communication and
critical thinking. They do not penalize failure but expects individuals
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{"id":3696,"title":"Failing Smart Drives Innovation?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Financial Post</span></p>\r\n<div>These firms also create an innovation culture based on trust, open communication and&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>. They do not penalize failure but expects individuals&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://business.financialpost.com/2011/04/12/failing-smart-drives-innovation/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Creative School Earns National Accreditation?
University of Central Florida
... to reach their highest potentials, while providing them with meaningful experiences that help them develop
critical thinking and communication skills.
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{"id":3697,"title":"Creative School Earns National Accreditation?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">University of Central Florida</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;to reach their highest potentials, while providing them with meaningful experiences that help them develop&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and communication skills.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://news.ucf.edu/UCFnews/index?page=article&amp;id=00240041052a2b5bb012d4490764903f07&amp;subject_id=0024004102975ad83011b2b83251c0c35\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Why faith in standardized testing industry is misplaced?
Washington Post
... the current education reform agenda instead seems to be aimed at tests that address
critical thinking skills, including “students' ability to read
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{"id":3698,"title":"Why faith in standardized testing industry is misplaced?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Washington Post</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;the current education reform agenda instead seems to be aimed at tests that address&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills, including &ldquo;students' ability to read&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/why-faith-in-standardized-testing-industry-is-misplaced/2011/04/10/AFXIkSHD_blog.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Why Advance Skepticism??
Tucson Citizen
Needless to say, there are many, many examples of people being harmed when they don't apply
critical thinking skills, or as we like to call it Skepticism,
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{"id":3699,"title":"Why Advance Skepticism??","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Tucson Citizen</span></p>\r\n<div>Needless to say, there are many, many examples of people being harmed when they don't apply<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills, or as we like to call it Skepticism,&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://tucsoncitizen.com/freethought-arizona/2011/04/11/why-advance-skepticism/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Why the United States Is Destroying Its Education System?
truthout
It prizes test scores above
critical thinking and literacy. It celebrates rote vocational training and the singular, amoral skill of making money.
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{"id":3700,"title":"Why the United States Is Destroying Its Education System?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">truthout</span></p>\r\n<div>It prizes test scores above&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and literacy. It celebrates rote vocational training and the singular, amoral skill of making money.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.truth-out.org/why-united-states-destroying-its-education-system/1302418800\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Denver-area teachers get up-close look at judicial system?
Denver Post
Court trials are perfect for teaching research, writing and
critical-thinking skills, one instructor said. (Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver Post ) "The
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Standardized Testing: A Decade in Review?
Huffington Post
... the current education reform agenda instead seems to be aimed at tests that address
critical thinking skills, including "students' ability to read
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{"id":3702,"title":"Standardized Testing: A Decade in Review?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Huffington Post</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;the current education reform agenda instead seems to be aimed at tests that address&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills, including \"students' ability to read&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/todd-farley/standardized-testing-a-de_b_846044.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Journalism program wins top national first amendment award?
Paly Voice
Austin believes that the award essentially represents the manifestation of the
critical thinking skills that Paly highly encourages, which gave the school
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{"id":3703,"title":"Journalism program wins top national first amendment award?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Paly Voice</span></p>\r\n<div>Austin believes that the award essentially represents the manifestation of the&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills that Paly highly encourages, which gave the school&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://voice.paly.net/node/27061\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Physics: 'A Waste of Time'??
Huffington Post
... learning pre-college science and mathematics, if only to learn how to balance a checkbook and to appreciate the value of logic and
critical thinking.
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{"id":3704,"title":"Physics: 'A Waste of Time'??","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Huffington Post</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;learning pre-college science and mathematics, if only to learn how to balance a checkbook and to appreciate the value of logic and&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-jeffrey-h-toney/physics-a-waste-of-time_b_845184.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Dancing for School Credit??
ABC 4 - 3 hours ago
... Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts exists to enhance and develop technique, creativity,
critical thinking and discipline in each of its students.
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{"id":3705,"title":"Dancing for School Credit??","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">ABC 4</span>&nbsp;<span class=\"hpn\" style=\"color: #767676;\">-</span>&nbsp;<span class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">3 hours ago</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts exists to enhance and develop technique, creativity,<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and discipline in each of its students.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.abc4.com/content/about_4/gtu/story/Dancing-for-School-Credit/9PetJDPjO0q1TjykMaJWfw.cspx\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Clemson Creative Inquiry forum to showcase student research?
Clemson University
“Students hone their
critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and they learn to work as a team. Many of them present their work at national and
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{"id":3706,"title":"Clemson Creative Inquiry forum to showcase student research?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Clemson University</span></p>\r\n<div>&ldquo;Students hone their&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical-thinking</em>&nbsp;and problem-solving skills, and they learn to work as a team. Many of them present their work at national and&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.clemson.edu/media-relations/article.php?article_id=3496\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Boys & Girls Club of Craig receives $15K grant?
Craig Daily Press
“I think teaching them skills to be better people, to have good
critical thinking and problem solving skills, that's what I want to do through this program
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{"id":3707,"title":"Boys & Girls Club of Craig receives $15K grant?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Craig Daily Press</span></p>\r\n<div>&ldquo;I think teaching them skills to be better people, to have good&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and problem solving skills, that's what I want to do through this program&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.craigdailypress.com/news/2011/apr/05/boys-girls-club-craig-earns-15000-grant-skills-pro/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Student's career aspirations change?
Blue Springs Examiner
Some of the activities included physical challenges such as high and low ropes courses; simulating space shuttle missions;
critical thinking assignments;
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{"id":3708,"title":"Student's career aspirations change?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Blue Springs Examiner</span></p>\r\n<div>Some of the activities included physical challenges such as high and low ropes courses; simulating space shuttle missions;&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;assignments;&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.examiner.net/news/x532922108/Student-s-career-aspirations-change\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
News in Brief: Humans?
Science News
... they research and debate different sides of controversial public issues develop reasoning skills central to
critical thinking and effective arguing,
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{"id":3709,"title":"News in Brief: Humans?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Science News</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;they research and debate different sides of controversial public issues develop reasoning skills central to&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and effective arguing,&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/72108/title/News_in_Brief_Humans\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Stanford boasts largest number of Truman Scholars for 2011?
Stanford University News
As a Summer Fellow with the Haas Center for Public Service, Seldon designed and developed a program that added
critical thinking and public speaking to the
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{"id":3710,"title":"Stanford boasts largest number of Truman Scholars for 2011?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Stanford University News</span></p>\r\n<div>As a Summer Fellow with the Haas Center for Public Service, Seldon designed and developed a program that added&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and public speaking to the<strong>...<a href=\"http://news.stanford.edu/news/2011/april/truman-040411.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Bellevue’s Interlake High School students raise over $10,000 for arts education
Bellevue Reporter
They nurture
critical thinking and complex problem solving skills, as well as providing a foundation for creativity and innovation." success.
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{"id":3711,"title":"Bellevue’s Interlake High School students raise over $10,000 for arts education","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Bellevue Reporter</span></p>\r\n<div>They nurture&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and complex problem solving skills, as well as providing a foundation for creativity and innovation.\" success.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/bel/community/119067614.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Writing assignments boost critical thinking skills for landscape design students
EurekAlert
AMES, IA—Dr. Ann Marie VanDerZanden is preparing students in her horticulture classes for challenging careers by boosting their
critical thinking capacity.
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{"id":3712,"title":"Writing assignments boost critical thinking skills for landscape design students","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">EurekAlert&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<div>AMES, IA&mdash;Dr. Ann Marie VanDerZanden is preparing students in her horticulture classes for challenging careers by boosting their&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;capacity.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-04/asfh-wa040111.php\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Administration awards tenure to four faculty members
Lawrentian
"It is an essential part of a system of education based on the free exchange of ideas,
critical thinking, careful analysis and support for knowledge and
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{"id":3713,"title":"Administration awards tenure to four faculty members","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Lawrentian</span></p>\r\n<div>\"It is an essential part of a system of education based on the free exchange of ideas,&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, careful analysis and support for knowledge and&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.lawrentian.com/news/administration-awards-tenure-to-four-faculty-members-1.2132813\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Get out! Kids should play outdoors
Columbia Daily Tribune
Children may benefit in
critical thinking skills, as studies show that exposure to environment-based education increases student performance in
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{"id":3714,"title":"Get out! Kids should play outdoors","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Columbia Daily Tribune</span></p>\r\n<div>Children may benefit in&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills, as studies show that exposure to environment-based education increases student performance in&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2011/apr/07/get-out-kids-should-play-outdoors/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
