June 2011

{"id":3756,"title":"Raytown students sharpen skills at Smart Start?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #9c9c9c;\">Blue Springs Examiner</span></p>\r\n<div class=\"st\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><strong>...</strong> for sports and other activities where the use of both hands is important, and competing in chess matches, to encourage <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> and logic<strong>...<a href=\"http://www.examiner.net/features/x1722634130/Raytown-students-sharpen-skills-at-Smart-Start\" 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":{}}

{"id":3757,"title":"Hip-hop education in the heartland","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #9c9c9c;\">University of Wisconsin-Madison</span></p>\r\n<div class=\"st\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><strong>...</strong> where participants interact with the lesson planning process and build their own curricula that engage literacy, <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> and creative writing. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.news.wisc.edu/19532\" 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":{}}

{"id":3758,"title":"HIgh Test Scores?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #9c9c9c;\">KIMT</span></p>\r\n<div class=\"st\" style=\"display: inline-block;\">Changes we're made to the format of the test, the school curriculum and a push was made towards more <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> in the classroom. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.kimt.com/content/localnews/iowanews/story/HIgh-Test-Scores/3W5GaPyqlUmtFzSYHhZ9yw.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":{}}

{"id":3759,"title":"Vt. teachers learn to turn trash into lesson plans?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #9c9c9c;\">WCAX</span></p>\r\n<div class=\"st\" style=\"display: inline-block;\">She says the activities will teach <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, personal finance, and problem solving skills to her students. \"I think the key for students is that <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.wcax.com/story/15000552/vt-teachers-learn-to-turn-trash-into-lesson-plans\" 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":{}}

{"id":3760,"title":"Present Yourself with Polish?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Memphis Daily News</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\">I believe that when we write we show off our organizational skills, our <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> and our powers of persuasion, not to mention our attention to <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2011/jun/29/present-yourself-with-polish/\" 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":{}}

{"id":3761,"title":"Higher purpose: new universities still key to social progress as ...?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Times Higher Education</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\"><strong>...</strong> of HE - but that they are now ready and willing to acquire the skills of <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, reading and writing that are key to University study. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=416617&c=1\">Read the Full Article</a></strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":3762,"title":"Lack of Sleep Leads to Unethical Behavior?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">BNET</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\">The areas of your brain responsible for processing and <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> lose 12 - 14 <strong>...</strong> But in today's workplace, <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> and discrimination are <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.bnet.com/blog/business-strategy/lack-of-sleep-leads-to-unethical-behavior/1885\" 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":{}}

{"id":3763,"title":"Olympic athletes help charity for girls?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Calgary Herald</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\">The not-for-profit foundation's fund supports programs for girls ages nine to 13 to build self-esteem, <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> and leadership skills. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Olympic+athletes+help+charity+girls/5000701/story.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":{}}

{"id":3764,"title":"Innovative education partnership meets with federal officials?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Indiana State University</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\">\"It's significant in terms of becoming consumers and originators of research, developing<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> and problem solving, and modeling continuous <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.indstate.edu/news/news.php?newsid=2786\" 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":{}}

{"id":3765,"title":"MTSU experimental vehicles program wins award?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">The Daily News Journal</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\">“MTSU's EVP uses classroom knowledge and applies it to hands-on projects that foster<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, initiate creative problem-solving and create an <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.dnj.com/article/20110623/NEWS01/110623013/MTSU-experimental-vehicles-program-wins-award\" 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":{}}

{"id":3766,"title":"Are You Prepared for the 2020 Workplace??","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">The Atlantic</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\"><strong>...</strong> to the changes and integrate curricula that puts the focus on developing<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> skills, new-media literacy, and interdisciplinary training. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.theatlantic.com/21stCenturyEducation/archive/2011/06/are-you-prepared-for-the-2020-workplace/240954/\" 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":{}}

{"id":3767,"title":"Lack of understanding often produces unfounded criticism?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Eagle News</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\">Before judging, educate yourself, observe the organization or task in action, use <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>skills to assess the pros and cons of the operation, <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.eaglenews.org/lack-of-understanding-often-produces-unfounded-criticism-1.2601668\" 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":{}}

{"id":3768,"title":"Intel Foundation Funding Brings STEM Infused Gateway Academy to ...?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Chem.Info</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\">Through an engaging, hands-on curriculum, PLTW encourages the development of problem-solving skills, <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, creative and innovative reasoning, <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.chem.info/News/Feeds/2011/06/sections-regulatory-news-intel-foundation-funding-brings-stem-infused-gatew/\" 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":{}}

{"id":3769,"title":"Standardized Testing Pros and Cons: Latest Research Analyzed on ...?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Sacramento Bee</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\"><strong>...</strong> with in-depth nonpartisan information on important and controversial social issues in order to stimulate <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> and educate without bias. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.sacbee.com/2011/06/22/3719969/standardized-testing-pros-and.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":{}}

{"id":3770,"title":"PHCC campaign nears goal","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Martinsville Bulletin</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\">For instance, she added, they say they have seen young adults enter the work force lacking problem-solving and <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> skills and even the ability <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=29000\" 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":{}}

{"id":3771,"title":"Education debate has taken many wrong turns?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">MyCentralJersey.com</span> </p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\">We need to focus on measuring the skills our children will need for the 21st century — <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, reading comprehension and writing, and the ability <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20110621/NJOPINION0201/306210004/Education-debate-has-taken-many-wrong-turns\" 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":{}}

{"id":3772,"title":"A few things to think about before you ditch your day job:?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">CBC</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\">So, if art creates not just intangible benefits (cultural identity, urban revitalization, the development of creative and <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>) but also <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.cbc.ca/manitoba/scene/books/2011/06/19/dont-ditch-your-day-jobjust-yet-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":{}}

{"id":3773,"title":"Bay Area Companies Invest $1 Million to Produce More Engineers?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">San Francisco Bay Area Today</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong> engineering and biomedical professionals, and school administrators to promote <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, creativity, innovation and real-world problem solving <strong>...<a href=\"http://sanfranciscobayareatoday.org/bay-area-companies-invest-1-million-to-produce-more-engineers/14074/\" 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":{}}

{"id":3774,"title":"In praise of the Fibonacci method?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Times Educational Supplement</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\">This develops the children's <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> skills and gives them the confidence to challenge and ask questions. It also encourages collaboration and <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6088654\" 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":{}}

{"id":3775,"title":"The Jewish High School Of Connecticut Graduating Class Sets The ...?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">DigitalJournal.com</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\"><strong>...</strong> program of Jewish and General Studies, athletics and the arts in an environment that encourages spirited discussion and cultivates <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/340068\" 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":{}}

{"id":3776,"title":"Disc golf a hit at Bayside?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Community Press</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\">\"The project fostered collaboration, problem solving, <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> and communication skills among the students involved.\" One of them, Grade 11 student <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.communitypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3173551\" 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":{}}

{"id":3777,"title":"New Tech Network Announces Nearly 50 Percent Growth in Number of ...?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Gamut News</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\"><strong>...</strong> is matched with a dedication to developing skills the business community values:<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, creativity, collaboration, and communication. <strong>...<a href=\"http://gamutnews.com/20110615/24427/new-tech-network-announces-nearly-50-percent-growth-in-number-of-high-schools.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":{}}

{"id":3778,"title":"Students in danger of losing teachers - and so much more ...?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Philadelphia Daily News</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\">\"Kids really develop their <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical-thinking</em> skills,\" she said. \"They take charge of their own learning.\" Students who participate in the programs have seen <strong>...<a href=\"http://articles.philly.com/2011-06-15/news/29660679_1_recess-playworks-william-dick-school\" 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":{}}

{"id":3779,"title":"Jobs, jobs, jobs Boomers are retiring and replacements are needed ...?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Houston Chronicle</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\">Strong <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical-thinking</em> and decision-making skills have become more important as technology and the operations themselves have evolved. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/7611055.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":{}}

{"id":3780,"title":"Columbus schools to make IB the curriculum standard?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">The Commercial Dispatch</span> </p>\r\n<div>The basic tenets of the curriculum encourage <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> skills, cultural awareness and lifelong learning. IB trainers from across the globe will <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.cdispatch.com/news/article.asp?aid=11752\" 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":{}}

{"id":3781,"title":"Entering the door to college?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">AndersonValleyPost.com</span><span class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\"> - <a class=\"fl\" style=\"color: #3366cc; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&biw=1012&bih=883&tbm=nws&q=author:%22Melissa+Lewis%22&sa=X&ei=Q773TdroJoLCsAOvvPC8Bw&ved=0CEkQ1AcoADAE\">Melissa Lewis</a></span> <span class=\"hpn\" style=\"color: #767676;\">-</span> <span class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">3 hours ago</span></p>\r\n<div>I would strongly recommend a <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> class such as sociology to any new college student because it takes some fear away. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2011/jun/14/entering-door-college/\" 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":{}}

{"id":3782,"title":"Higher education: Quality not quantity?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Aliran Monthly</span></p>\r\n<div>Such criticism includes a lack of <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, a lack of skills and a lack of knowledge. How did this situation come about? Are some of the reasons to <strong>...<a href=\"http://aliran.com/5733.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":{}}

{"id":3783,"title":"Making Ourselves Smarter With Mental Exercise?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">PSFK</span></p>\r\n<div>Typically, researchers and scientists have considered intelligence an inherited trait, especially <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> and problem solving, however, <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/making-ourselves-smarter-with-mental-exercise.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":{}}

{"id":3784,"title":"Climate change education can still be part of a slimmed-down ...?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">The Guardian</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;\">Personally, I think what is most needed in second level education is a course on <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">Critical Thinking</em>. Times have changed; people are now awash with <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/jun/13/curriculum-climate-change-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":{}}

{"id":3785,"title":"ARAB WORLD: Democracy uprisings should herald a new dawn of ...?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Los Angeles Times</span></p>\r\n<div>Curriculum in most Arab states tends to be didactic, teacher-directed, and does little to foster <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> skills and creativity. <strong>...<a href=\"http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/babylonbeyond/2011/06/arab-world-democracy-uprisings-education-reform.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":{}}

{"id":3786,"title":"Gilbert technology academy offers teachers new tools?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Ames Tribune</span></p>\r\n<div>“They must use <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> to separate fact from opinion and even manipulation. And teachers must empower them to navigate an abundance of information <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.amestrib.com/articles/2011/06/10/ames_tribune/news/doc4df226b2e4a9e890702374.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":{}}

{"id":3787,"title":"People on the Move for June 10, 2011?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">DesMoinesRegister.com</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong> which encourages high school students to develop personal strategies through team-building exercises, problem solving and <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20110610/BUSINESS/106100338/-1/moms/People-Move-June-10-2011\" 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":{}}

{"id":3788,"title":"One third of Hong Kong teachers thinks torture acceptable?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Monsters and Critics</span></p>\r\n<div>It is aimed at equipping children with <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> skills and knowledge of important issues that affect society. Human rights such as freedom of <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/education/news/article_1644678.php/One-third-of-Hong-Kong-teachers-thinks-torture-acceptable\" 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":{}}

{"id":3789,"title":"High schoolers complete VU science program?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">The Tennessean</span></p>\r\n<div>The main goal of the program is to develop students' <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> skills, thought processes and problem solving abilities. Ideally, the students will <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.tennessean.com/article/20110610/DAVIDSON01/306100013/High-schoolers-complete-VU-science-program\" 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":{}}

{"id":3790,"title":"Teacher workshop debuts two new 'R's'?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Cleveland Daily Banner</span></p>\r\n<div>Quadrant D requires students to use <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> along with gathered information in order to answer questions. As part of the rigor element of the <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.clevelandbanner.com/view/full_story/13966439/article-Teacher-workshop-debuts-two-new-%E2%80%98R%E2%80%99s%E2%80%99?instance=homesecondleft\" 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":{}}

{"id":3791,"title":"New Point of Inquiry is Up: Michael Shermer–The Believing Brain?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Discover Magazine</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong> of Skeptic magazine and head of the Skeptics Society, and a longtime commentator on issues relating to science, <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, and the paranormal. <strong>...<a href=\"http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/intersection/2011/06/07/new-point-of-inquiry-is-up-michael-shermer-the-believing-brain/\" 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":{}}

{"id":3792,"title":"Sperm Apocalypse Called Off?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Reason Online</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong> “was problematic and raised alarms in society without <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> about the caveats and weaknesses inherent in the data and its analysis. <strong>...<a href=\"http://reason.com/blog/2011/06/07/sperm-apocalypse-called-off\" 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":{}}

{"id":3793,"title":"New role for outgoing RISD dean?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Providence Journal</span></p>\r\n<div><em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">Critical thinking</em> applied to a hands-on approach to solving problems make an education in the arts invaluable, particularly in today's era of innovation, <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.projo.com/news/content/DAWN_BARRETT__06-06-11_3BN4M1O_v20.2f64474.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":{}}

{"id":3794,"title":"Dawkins urges constitutional reform to remove church role?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Irish Times</span></p>\r\n<div>Children should also “be educated in <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> and the distinction between faith and reason as a guide to knowledge. Science should be taught free <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2011/0606/1224298471229.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":{}}

{"id":3795,"title":"College students eager to learn but need help negotiating information overload","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">The Seattle Times</span></p>\r\n<div>Even worse: Today's <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">college students</em> lack critical-thinking skills, <strong>...</strong> <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">learn</em>,<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">but</em> many are afraid of getting lost in a thicket of <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">information overload</em> they<strong>...<a href=\"http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2015227485_guest05head.html?prmid=op_ed\" 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":{}}

{"id":3796,"title":"Meritor Pledges $100000 to The Henry Ford Education Pilot Program?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Sacramento Bee</span></p>\r\n<div>\"The tools that the IEI offers will help provide students with the <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, communication, collaboration and creativity skills that are needed to <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.sacbee.com/2011/06/02/3672299/meritor-pledges-100000-to-the.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":{}}

{"id":3797,"title":"Harvard Law School and Sciences Po Launch Student/Faculty Exchange ...?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Harvard Law School News</span></p>\r\n<div>In 2009, SPLS was created in order to train lawyers with an emphasis on<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> and creativity, as well as to equip them to play leadership roles <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.law.harvard.edu/news/2011/06/02_hls-sciences-po-student-faculty-exchange.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":{}}

{"id":3798,"title":"Other Departments' Business?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Inside Higher Ed</span></p>\r\n<div><strong>...</strong> as business on the Collegiate Learning Assessment, a test designed to measure<em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>, analytic reasoning, and other \"higher level\" skills. <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/06/02/report_calls_for_more_liberal_arts_in_undergraduate_business_programs\" 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":{}}

{"id":3799,"title":"Standardized tests and common sense?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Los Angeles Times</span></p>\r\n<div>They are filled with multiple-choice questions, and rarely with questions that entail <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em> or writing skills. Test results should be meaningful <strong>...<a href=\"http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jun/01/opinion/la-ed-grades-20110601\" 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":{}}

{"id":3800,"title":"Physics meets cancer: The disruptor?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Nature.com</span></p>\r\n<div>Just lots of <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical thinking</em>: 'what does this mean?',\" says a frequent participant, oncologist Donald Coffey of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.nature.com/news/2011/110601/full/474020a.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":{}}

{"id":3801,"title":"Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning?","author":"","content":"<p><span id=\"__mce\" class=\"f\" style=\"color: #767676;\">Education Week News</span></p>\r\n<div>Such deep exposure to subject matter, he argues, is the necessary basis for developing students' <em style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">critical-thinking</em> skills. In outlining his approach to <strong>...<a href=\"http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2011/06/01/focus_bb.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":{}}