GED gives inmates a career boost
The Daily News Journal
The 7-1/2 hour test measures skills in communication, information processing, problem solving and
critical thinking. Deal quoted Booker T. Washington:
...Read the Full Article
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History Left Behind in Education?
History News Network
... students would gain understanding of the fundamental structure of the disciplines and gradually transfer habits of
critical thinking to other areas.
...Read the Full Article
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Dist. 54 strives to challenge students to excellence
Morris Daily Herald
Twenty-first century skills include
critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration and creativity. Schools are measured by one test during
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3472,"title":"Dist. 54 strives to challenge students to excellence","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Morris Daily Herald</span><span class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<div>Twenty-first century skills include&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, problem solving, communication, collaboration and creativity. Schools are measured by one test during&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2011/01/28/26071197/index.xml\" 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":{}}
Dist. 54 strives to challenge students to excellence
Morris Daily Herald
Twenty-first century skills include
critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration and creativity. Schools are measured by one test during
...Read the Full Article
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Education roundup: East High hall of fame, Academic Decathlon and more?
Bakersfield Californian
Students and school officials say the competition teaches students their rights as citizens,
critical thinking skills and teamwork plus builds confidence.
...Read the Full Article
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Team approach for young minds?
News Sentinel
Rigorous projects help students learn key academic content and practice 21st-century skills, such as collaboration, communication and
critical thinking.
...Read the Full Article
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Professors Disagree With Study?
The Heights
"Typically the first couple years are large courses, and there may be less of a focus on
critical thinking," said Sara Cordes, a professor in the psychology
...Read the Full Article
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The Oracle Education Foundation Partners with Mathematics ...?
IEWY News
“The Oracle Education Foundation's mission is to help students develop the
critical thinking, communication, and technology skills needed for life and work
...Read the Full Article
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Small Business Owner Thanks Government, Gains Fame?
Care2.com
In our inaugural class,
Critical Thinking for Business Redesign, we discussed the value of mindfulness, gratitude and right livelihood in business,
...Read the Full Article
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Censoring Twain is a ****** shame?
The Daily Evergreen
Simply removing the intensity from lesson plans for the purpose of safeguarding sensitivities prohibits
critical thinking and knowledge.
...Read the Full Article
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High school library to get e-readers
Gateway News
The effort focuses on teaching students
critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity and innovation, according to the
...Read the Full Article
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Idaho Adopts Higher Standards For Education
LocalNews8.com
The goal is to help students compete in the global economy through more focus on
critical thinking and real world problems. "Third-grade students will not
...Read the Full Article
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CMU receives $6 million less in grants than other universities ...?
Central Michigan Life
... with the faculty and to develop skills in investigation, data analysis,
critical thinking, writing and speaking — crucial skills in any career setting.
...Read the Full Article
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Techniques for teaching the art of critical thought?
Knoxville News Sentinel
"
Critical thinking is problem solving," says Dennis Brock, a teacher at Copper Ridge
... In terms of tips for parents eager to promote
critical thinking,
...Read the Full Article
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Teaching Huckleberry Finn in Historical Context
History News Network
Huck exemplifies the type of
critical thinking which educators want to see their students demonstrate in the classroom and life. There are certainly issues
...Read the Full Article
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Nurses will get 'competency assessment'?
New Zealand Herald
These would cover, depending on each nurse's lapses, patient service, chest drain management,
critical thinking skills and pain management.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3485,"title":"Nurses will get 'competency assessment'?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">New Zealand Herald</span></p>\r\n<div>These would cover, depending on each nurse's lapses, patient service, chest drain management,&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills and pain management.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&amp;objectid=10701642\" 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":{}}
Jardon: Young minds need homework to develop?
Alexandria Town Talk
Today, many children bring home very little homework, and most of that requires little
critical thinking. I am familiar with the arguments for limiting
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3486,"title":"Jardon: Young minds need homework to develop?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Alexandria Town Talk</span></p>\r\n<div>Today, many children bring home very little homework, and most of that requires little&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>. I am familiar with the arguments for limiting&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20110123/OPINION/101230336\" 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":{}}
New minor degrees now offered at SC?
Winfield Daily Courier Online
The political science curriculum emphasizes
critical thinking and written and oral communication skills. Classes are typically discussion-based,
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3487,"title":"New minor degrees now offered at SC?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Winfield Daily Courier Online</span></p>\r\n<div>The political science curriculum emphasizes&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and written and oral communication skills. Classes are typically discussion-based,&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=news&amp;cd=143&amp;ved=0CDcQqQIwAjiMAQ&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.winfieldcourier.com%2Farticles%2F2011%2F01%2F22%2Fnews%2Fnews%2Fdoc4d3a4f595e2a8505046317.txt&amp;ei=mWM_TYLeD4SssAPhl8zHBQ&amp;usg=AFQjCNFIAuK-oB8ejUZtE96tXH042hFcCg\" 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":{}}
FSU's Risk Management/Insurance Program Honored?
WCTV
Not only in general business knowledge, risk and insurance knowledge, but the core competancy skills, and
critical thinking skills that employers are
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3488,"title":"FSU's Risk Management/Insurance Program Honored?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">WCTV</span></p>\r\n<div>Not only in general business knowledge, risk and insurance knowledge, but the core competancy skills, and&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills that employers are&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.wctv.tv/news/headlines/FSUs_Risk_ManagementInsurance_Program_Honored_114388684.html?ref=684\" 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":{}}
Academically Adrift: A Must-Read?
Chronicle of Higher Education
“students…majoring in traditional liberal-arts fields…demonstrated significantly higher gains in
critical thinking, complex reasoning and writing skills
...Read the Full Article
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Sacramento Bee
It was too obsessed with the abstractions of "
critical thinking" and too little with the facts that the thinking was supposed to be about.
...Read the Full Article
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English instructor stirs conspiracies into conversation?
Daily Helmsman
In order to promote
critical thinking, Canale said that she wanted to create
... She said she also used study groups to promote
critical thinking.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3491,"title":"English instructor stirs conspiracies into conversation?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Daily Helmsman</span></p>\r\n<div>In order to promote&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, Canale said that she wanted to create&nbsp;<strong>...</strong>&nbsp;She said she also used study groups to promote&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.dailyhelmsman.com/news/english-instructor-stirs-conspiracies-into-conversation-1.1904004\" 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":{}}
Independent Research Study Confirms Prentice Hall Algebra
Benzinga
This study validates our pedagogical approach that emphasizes visual learning and builds real-world
critical thinking and problem solving skills.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3492,"title":"Independent Research Study Confirms Prentice Hall Algebra","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Benzinga</span></p>\r\n<div>This study validates our pedagogical approach that emphasizes visual learning and builds real-world&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and problem solving skills.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/11/01/p794218/independent-research-study-confirms-prentice-hall-algebra-curriculum-pr\" 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 Critical Thinking Club: 'It's not what you think, it's how you ...
St. Croix Valley Press
Civil discourse, adherence to reason and evidence, and equal participation are always on the agenda at meetings of the
Critical Thinking Club,
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3493,"title":"The Critical Thinking Club: 'It's not what you think, it's how you ...","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">St. Croix Valley Press</span></p>\r\n<div>Civil discourse, adherence to reason and evidence, and equal participation are always on the agenda at meetings of the&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">Critical Thinking</em>&nbsp;Club,&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://presspubs.com/articles/2011/01/20/st_croix_valley_press/news/doc4d389f63692ed905904277.txt\" 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 Colleges Say First Semester Most Important?
WHSV
According to the study, many of the students graduated without
critical thinking, complex reasoning and written communication skills.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3494,"title":"Local Colleges Say First Semester Most Important?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">WHSV</span></p>\r\n<div>According to the study, many of the students graduated without&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, complex reasoning and written communication skills.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/Local_Colleges_Say_First_Semester_Most_Important_114235934.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":{}}
Learning More at Selective Colleges?
Chronicle of Higher Education
... including academic preparation, the authors find that students at selective colleges make stronger gains on the CLA—which measures
critical thinking,
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3495,"title":"Learning More at Selective Colleges?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Chronicle of Higher Education</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;including academic preparation, the authors find that students at selective colleges make stronger gains on the CLA&mdash;which measures&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>,&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://chronicle.com/blogs/innovations/learning-more-at-selective-colleges/28415\" 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 tracking finds limited learning in college?
KY3
A study of more than 2300 undergraduates found 45 percent of students show no significant improvement in
critical thinking, complex reasoning and writing by
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3496,"title":"Student tracking finds limited learning in college?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">KY3</span></p>\r\n<div>A study of more than 2300 undergraduates found 45 percent of students show no significant improvement in&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, complex reasoning and writing by&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.ky3.com/sns-ap-collegelearning,0,6634967.story\" 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":{}}
Stop Defending the Liberal Arts?
Inside Higher Ed
I believe that liberal arts education confers skills in reading, writing, and
critical thinking that will be useful for many non-academic careers,
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3497,"title":"Stop Defending the Liberal Arts?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Inside Higher Ed</span></p>\r\n<div>I believe that liberal arts education confers skills in reading, writing, and&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;that will be useful for many non-academic careers,&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2011/01/17/mary_crane_on_a_different_way_to_help_the_liberal_arts\" 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":{}}
SUNY, CUNY systems at risk?
Albany Times Union
While their main mission is education -- honing
critical thinking and exposing students to new areas of study and interest -- SUNY and CUNY for decades have
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3498,"title":"SUNY, CUNY systems at risk?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Albany Times Union</span></p>\r\n<div>While their main mission is education -- honing&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and exposing students to new areas of study and interest -- SUNY and CUNY for decades have&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/SUNY-CUNY-systems-at-risk-959423.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":{}}
Freedom requires education for self-governance?
Edmond Sun
Education in the skills that enable
critical thinking is a duty for us to attain and for our community to provide at the basics level (through high school).
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3499,"title":"Freedom requires education for self-governance?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Edmond Sun</span></p>\r\n<div>Education in the skills that enable&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;is a duty for us to attain and for our community to provide at the basics level (through high school).&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.edmondsun.com/opinion/x1221291125/Freedom-requires-education-for-self-governance\" 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":{}}
Main Street Business: Resolutions for the upcoming year?
Kankakee Daily Journal
What is important, though, is not just an accumulation of data but the
critical thinking skills that leads to true knowledge and wisdom.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3500,"title":"Main Street Business: Resolutions for the upcoming year?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Kankakee Daily Journal</span></p>\r\n<div>What is important, though, is not just an accumulation of data but the&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills that leads to true knowledge and wisdom.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=466545\" 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":{}}
Neenah High School effort gains national certification?
Appleton Post Crescent
"Students are benefiting from an innovative curriculum that encourages creativity and
critical thinking and on top of that, they can earn college credit for
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3501,"title":"Neenah High School effort gains national certification?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Appleton Post Crescent</span></p>\r\n<div>\"Students are benefiting from an innovative curriculum that encourages creativity and&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and on top of that, they can earn college credit for&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20110112/APC0902/101120312/Neenah-High-School-effort-gains-national-certification\" 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":{}}
Chamber awards $66000 in education grants?
Chatham Star Tribune - 2 days ago
... which encourages innovative and creative programs that promote collaboration, communication skills, problem solving, and
critical thinking skills.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3502,"title":"Chamber awards $66000 in education grants?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Chatham Star Tribune</span>&nbsp;<span class=\"hpn\" style=\"color: #767676;\">-</span>&nbsp;<span class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">2 days ago</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;which encourages innovative and creative programs that promote collaboration, communication skills, problem solving, and&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.wpcva.com/articles/2011/01/11/chatham/news/news31.txt\" 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":{}}
Visalia Times-Delta
His desire is to bring the process of
critical thinking to both those who are interested in it and to the local school system.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3503,"title":"'Question everything':Visalia doctor forms group that promotes ...?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Visalia Times-Delta</span></p>\r\n<div>His desire is to bring the process of&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;to both those who are interested in it and to the local school system.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20110111/LIFESTYLE/101110306/-Question-everything-Visalia-doctor-forms-group-that-promotes-critical-thinking\" 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":{}}
AT WORK: Clear thinking is key to 'executive intelligence'?
Pensacola Business Journal
Think of it as solid
critical thinking. Clear thinking. This, he says, is the foundation for making good executive decisions. And if you possess this,
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3504,"title":"AT WORK: Clear thinking is key to 'executive intelligence'?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Pensacola Business Journal</span></p>\r\n<div>Think of it as solid&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>. Clear thinking. This, he says, is the foundation for making good executive decisions. And if you possess this,&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.pnj.com/article/20110111/BUSINESS/110106016/1003/BUSINESSJOURNAL/AT-WORK--Clear-thinking-is-key-to--executive-intelligence-\" 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":{}}
Binghamton students tackle global problems?
Press & Sun-Bulletin
The IBCC curriculum requires students to work on a two-year project that includes their career-related vocational course,
critical thinking and cultural and
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3505,"title":"Binghamton students tackle global problems?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Press &amp; Sun-Bulletin</span></p>\r\n<div>The IBCC curriculum requires students to work on a two-year project that includes their career-related vocational course,&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and cultural and&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20110110/NEWS01/101100344/1112/Binghamton-students-tackle-global-problems\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Many Recommendations Within Practice Guidelines Not Supported by ...?
Infection Control Today
In an accompanying editorial, “Guidelines No Substitute for
Critical Thinking,” John H. Powers, MD, of Scientific Applications International Corporation,
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3506,"title":"Many Recommendations Within Practice Guidelines Not Supported by ...?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Infection Control Today</span></p>\r\n<div>In an accompanying editorial, &ldquo;Guidelines No Substitute for&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">Critical Thinking</em>,&rdquo; John H. Powers, MD, of Scientific Applications International Corporation,&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/news/2011/01/many-recommendations-within-practice-guidelines-not-supported-by-high-quality-evidence.aspx\" 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":{}}
NASA Electronic Professional Development Network Courses?
Space Ref
... or PBIL, to enhance conceptual understanding,
critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and problem solving in standards-based classrooms.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3507,"title":"NASA Electronic Professional Development Network Courses?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Space Ref&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;or PBIL, to enhance conceptual understanding,&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, scientific reasoning, and problem solving in standards-based classrooms.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=35758\" 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":{}}
Asking questions more important than answering?
Daily News & Analysis
The key requirements of the 21st century learning skills are creative and critical thinking. In freedom of thought lies creativity and success of the ...Read the Full Article
{"id":3508,"title":"Asking questions more important than answering?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #767676;\"><span class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Daily News &amp; Analysis</span><br /> </span></p>\r\n<div><span class=\"Apple-style-span\">The key requirements of the 21st century learning skills are creative and&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>. In freedom of thought lies creativity and success of the ...<a href=\"http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_asking-questions-more-important-than-answering_1492195\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read the Full Article</strong></a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}
Arts integrated into other subjects in Howard County schools?
Baltimore News Net
"This program brings back student excitement for learning and engagement, while deepening their
critical-thinking skills," said Susan Riley,
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3509,"title":"Arts integrated into other subjects in Howard County schools?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Baltimore News Net</span></p>\r\n<div>\"This program brings back student excitement for learning and engagement, while deepening their<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical-thinking</em>&nbsp;skills,\" said Susan Riley,&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.baltimorenews.net/story.php?rid=41867353&amp;ht=Arts-integrated-into-other-subjects-in-Howard-County-schools\" 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":{}}
College's Value Added?
New York Times
We tested them in areas like
critical thinking, complex reasoning and written communication. These are the general skills that most people believe should be
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3510,"title":"College's Value Added?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">New York Times</span></p>\r\n<div>We tested them in areas like&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, complex reasoning and written communication. These are the general skills that most people believe should be&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/09/education/edlife/09books-t.html?_r=1\" 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":{}}
On Education
Subversify
Critical thinking is a subversive action. For all aspiring intellectuals (lovers of
... At the very core of
critical thinking lies the longing to know — to
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3511,"title":"On Education","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Subversify</span></p>\r\n<div><em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">Critical thinking</em>&nbsp;is a subversive action. For all aspiring intellectuals (lovers of&nbsp;<strong>...</strong>&nbsp;At the very core of&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;lies the longing to know &mdash; to&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://subversify.com/2011/01/07/on-education-pt-i/\" 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":{}}
Chicago Tribune
What types of knowledge, learning and teaching do such tests privilege - rote memorization of facts or
critical thinking? Why focus exclusively on teachers
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3512,"title":"Ed reform shouldn't focus on bad teachers?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Chicago Tribune</span></p>\r\n<div>What types of knowledge, learning and teaching do such tests privilege - rote memorization of facts or&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>? Why focus exclusively on teachers&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=news&amp;cd=185&amp;ved=0CEcQqQIwBDi0AQ&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fnews%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2Fchi-110107stockmeier_briefs%2C0%2C1710101.story&amp;ei=LTsuTdzKBoaWsgODspmEBg&amp;usg=AFQjCNF42vdGf2QVqfnL-ZI01ngeb6mCew\" 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":{}}
Upgrade sought for Falls schools?
Buffalo News
“Experts tell us that employers will be looking for technical skills, content knowledge, collaborative tendencies and
critical-thinking capacity,” Bianco
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3513,"title":"Upgrade sought for Falls schools?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Buffalo News</span></p>\r\n<div>&ldquo;Experts tell us that employers will be looking for technical skills, content knowledge, collaborative tendencies and&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical-thinking</em>&nbsp;capacity,&rdquo; Bianco&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=news&amp;cd=191&amp;ved=0CCoQqQIwADi-AQ&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buffalonews.com%2Fcity%2Fschools%2Farticle304908.ece&amp;ei=4TouTeW9N4KasAPqqL3XBg&amp;usg=AFQjCNE0lzgweiGVzjKizaDIEKa2XXg05Q\" 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":{}}
RCC Faculty members refine assessment processes?
Richmond County Daily Journal
... Career Readiness programs at Richmond Community College spent Tuesday morning learning how to design student tests to develop
critical thinking skills.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3514,"title":"RCC Faculty members refine assessment processes?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Richmond County Daily Journal</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;Career Readiness programs at Richmond Community College spent Tuesday morning learning how to design student tests to develop&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills.&nbsp;<strong>...</strong><strong><a href=\"http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=news&amp;cd=206&amp;ved=0CE0QqQIwBTjIAQ&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourdailyjournal.com%2Fview%2Ffull_story%2F10911088%2Farticle-RCC-Faculty-members-refine-assessment-processes%3Finstance%3Dhome_news_lead&amp;ei=-TkuTaiLC47QsAOb3MG6Cw&amp;usg=AFQjCNFGZaeaGsqpyZDnWL1HfT9qhhSXow\" 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":{}}
Dwight Fryer named director of Memphis Urban Debate League?
Tri State Defender
“Nationwide data shows that urban debate students improve literacy,
critical thinking, graduation rates and life skills from academic competition,” said
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3515,"title":"Dwight Fryer named director of Memphis Urban Debate League?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Tri State Defender</span></p>\r\n<div>&ldquo;Nationwide data shows that urban debate students improve literacy,&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, graduation rates and life skills from academic competition,&rdquo; said&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/5619/1/Dwight-Fryer-named-director-of-Memphis-Urban-Debate-League/Page1.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":{}}
Vaccine-Autism Scare: Researcher Who Started It All Falsified Data?
The AtlanticWire
... blogs at Boing Boing about the lack of
critical thinking by science reporters. Using the publicity surrounding Wakefield's original study as an example,
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3516,"title":"Vaccine-Autism Scare: Researcher Who Started It All Falsified Data?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">The AtlanticWire</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;blogs at Boing Boing about the lack of&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;by science reporters. Using the publicity surrounding Wakefield's original study as an example,&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.theatlanticwire.com/opinions/view/opinion/Vaccine-Autism-Scare-Researcher-Who-Started-It-All-Falsified-Data-6463/\" 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":{}}
Middle-schoolers impress 'judges' in mock trials?
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
"It's
critical-thinking driven; there's no right answer," he said, adding that all the cases revolve around current themes. This year's case featured a...
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{"id":3517,"title":"Middle-schoolers impress 'judges' in mock trials?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Pittsburgh Post Gazette</span><span class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<div>\"It's&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical-thinking</em>&nbsp;driven; there's no right answer,\" he said, adding that all the cases revolve around current themes. This year's case featured a...<a href=\"http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11006/1115773-54.stm\" 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":{}}
Parental Reality Check?
Inside Higher Ed
Robert Diamond documents these core competencies as communicating, problem solving,
critical thinking, interpersonal skills, the appreciation of diversity
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3518,"title":"Parental Reality Check?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Inside Higher Ed</span></p>\r\n<div>Robert Diamond documents these core competencies as communicating, problem solving,&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, interpersonal skills, the appreciation of diversity&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2011/01/06/gerchman\" 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":{}}
Critical Thinking, Humanities Needed for Widespread Educational ...?
TheHotSpring.com
Cultivate
critical thinking—Teach students to use their knowledge to apply their minds to creative problem solving and an understanding of what it is to
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3519,"title":"Critical Thinking, Humanities Needed for Widespread Educational ...?","author":"","content":"<p>&nbsp;<span class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">TheHotSpring.com</span></p>\r\n<div>Cultivate&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&mdash;Teach students to use their knowledge to apply their minds to creative problem solving and an understanding of what it is to&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.casavaria.com/hotspring/2011/01/05/1171/critical-thinking-humanities-needed-for-widespread-educational-success/\" 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":{}}
Purdue Course Instructs Teachers on Elementary Grade Engineering ...?
Campus Technology
... foundation in engineering through standards-based science and math curriculum and to develop students'
critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3520,"title":"Purdue Course Instructs Teachers on Elementary Grade Engineering ...?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Campus Technology</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;foundation in engineering through standards-based science and math curriculum and to develop students'&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical-thinking</em>&nbsp;and problem-solving skills.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://campustechnology.com/articles/2011/01/05/purdue-course-instructs-teachers-on-elementary-grade-engineering-principles.aspx\" 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":{}}
Top 10 Project Management Trends for 2011: ESI International?
TMCnet
Leadership Skills Will be the PM's Critical Success Factor Leadership skills, such as
critical thinking, crucial communication and organizational change
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3521,"title":"Top 10 Project Management Trends for 2011: ESI International?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">TMCnet</span></p>\r\n<div>Leadership Skills Will be the PM's Critical Success Factor Leadership skills, such as&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, crucial communication and organizational change&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://call-center-performance.tmcnet.com/topics/call-center-performance/articles/131772-top-10-project-management-trends-2011-esi-international.htm\" 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":{}}
Tests are clouding our vision of what public education should be?
Stamford Advocate
And my wish is that we have an education leader who possesses those same
critical thinkingskills we want our children to develop.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3522,"title":"Tests are clouding our vision of what public education should be?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Stamford Advocate</span></p>\r\n<div>And my wish is that we have an education leader who possesses those same&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>skills we want our children to develop.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/opinion/article/Tests-are-clouding-our-vision-of-what-public-937088.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":{}}
Atlanta Journal Constitution
... what children know across the full range of college and career-ready standards, and measures other skills, such as
critical-thinking abilities.
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3523,"title":"The next big reform movement for education is about to begin?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Atlanta Journal Constitution</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong>&nbsp;what children know across the full range of college and career-ready standards, and measures other skills, such as&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical-thinking</em>&nbsp;abilities.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.ajc.com/opinion/the-next-big-reform-795250.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":{}}
District offers report on academic progress?
Vernal Express
Educators link language skills with
critical thinking which is essential for a student's academic growth. Although the district is seeing problems in the
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3524,"title":"District offers report on academic progress?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Vernal Express</span></p>\r\n<div>Educators link language skills with&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;which is essential for a student's academic growth. Although the district is seeing problems in the&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.vernal.com/stories/District-offers-report-on-academic-progress,973409\" 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":{}}
School Officials Not Stressing Too Much Over Errors in History Texts?
Sun Gazette
“You want to teach students
critical-thinking skills. Textbooks are just one source.” Even before the latest flap, Arlington school officials began thinking
...Read the Full Article
{"id":3525,"title":"School Officials Not Stressing Too Much Over Errors in History Texts?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Sun Gazette</span></p>\r\n<div>&ldquo;You want to teach students&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical-thinking</em>&nbsp;skills. Textbooks are just one source.&rdquo; Even before the latest flap, Arlington school officials began thinking&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.sungazette.net/articles/2011/01/04/arlington/news/nw86i.txt\" 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":{}}
Alabama students will compete in international science, math test?
Anniston Star
"Students are going to need
critical-thinking skills." In the past, Bice said, the goal of education was to know a lot of things. These days, he said,
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{"id":3526,"title":"Alabama students will compete in international science, math test?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Anniston Star</span></p>\r\n<div>\"Students are going to need&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical-thinking</em>&nbsp;skills.\" In the past, Bice said, the goal of education was to know a lot of things. These days, he said,&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.annistonstar.com/view/full_story/10859430/article-Alabama-students-will-compete-in-international-science--math-test?instance=home_news\" 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":{}}
Education for Life: A Return to the Trades?
Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Employers love folks who combine technical skills with the writing, communication and
critical-thinking skills they learned in college," Ylinen says.
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{"id":3527,"title":"Education for Life: A Return to the Trades?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Minneapolis Star Tribune</span></p>\r\n<div>\"Employers love folks who combine technical skills with the writing, communication and<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical-thinking</em>&nbsp;skills they learned in college,\" Ylinen says.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/112382899.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUnciatkEP7DhUsl\" 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":{}}
We Don't Want Our Students to Become Like Chinese Students
Huffington Post
China's high test scores mask a serious problem facing Chinese education: the lack of independence,
critical thinking and innovation.
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{"id":3528,"title":"We Don't Want Our Students to Become Like Chinese Students","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Huffington Post</span></p>\r\n<div>China's high test scores mask a serious problem facing Chinese education: the lack of independence,&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;and innovation.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-tarnoff/we-dont-want-to-be-chines_b_803131.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":{}}
Are virtual classrooms a fad, a job-killer or the next wave ...?
The Grand Rapids Press
However, students, especially young students, lack
critical thinkingskills and 'independent' learning on line can foster erroneous thinking... that all
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{"id":3529,"title":"Are virtual classrooms a fad, a job-killer or the next wave ...?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">The Grand Rapids Press</span></p>\r\n<div>However, students, especially young students, lack&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>skills and 'independent' learning on line can foster erroneous thinking... that all&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/01/are_virtual_classrooms_a_fad_a.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":{}}
Schools Join National Effort?
Fort Smith Times Record
Curriculum emphasis is on
critical thinking, problem solving and 21st-century themes, Byrd said. Through the adoption of common core standards,
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{"id":3530,"title":"Schools Join National Effort?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Fort Smith Times Record</span></p>\r\n<div>Curriculum emphasis is on&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, problem solving and 21st-century themes, Byrd said. Through the adoption of common core standards,&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.swtimes.com/news/article_a09859aa-1747-11e0-af70-001cc4c002e0.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":{}}
Jack O'Connell has faith in California schools?
San Luis Obispo Tribune
Going forward, California schools should emphasize
critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills to help kids succeed, Jack O'Connell said.
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{"id":3531,"title":"Jack O'Connell has faith in California schools?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">San Luis Obispo Tribune</span></p>\r\n<div>Going forward, California schools should emphasize&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, problem-solving and communication skills to help kids succeed, Jack O'Connell said.&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2011/01/01/1427700/outgoing-state-schools-superintendent.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":{}}
Universities Embrace GRI Sustainability Reporting?
Triple Pundit
Students also used
critical thinking skills as they applied a set of abstract rules to organize a large set of data and assembled it into a coherent,
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{"id":3532,"title":"Universities Embrace GRI Sustainability Reporting?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Triple Pundit</span></p>\r\n<div>Students also used&nbsp;<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>&nbsp;skills as they applied a set of abstract rules to organize a large set of data and assembled it into a coherent,&nbsp;<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.triplepundit.com/2011/01/universities-embrace-gri-sustainability-reporting/\" 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":{}}
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