May 2009

{"id":2846,"title":"Teacher seeks out new ways to present lessons","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Tuscaloosa News (subscription)</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">This program offers a unique curriculum that emphasizes <strong>critical thinking</strong>, original research and the opportunity for community service. ... <a href=\"http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20090526/NEWS/905259982/1005?Title=Teacher-seeks-out-new-ways-to-present-lessons\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2847,"title":"Denying AIDS - A book by Seth Kalichman","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">ScienceBlogs</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">To sum up, this is a well-written engaging book that should serve as a resource for anyone interested in <strong>critical thinking</strong>, and just as a fascinating story ... <a href=\"http://scienceblogs.com/denialism/2009/05/denying_aids_-_a_book_by_seth.php\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2848,"title":"The reality of higher education subsidies","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Jakarta Post</span> <span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> participation in secondary education. The writer is the Executive Director of the Association for <strong>Critical Thinking</strong>. This article is his personal opinion. <a href=\"http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/05/23/the-reality-higher-education-subsidies.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2849,"title":"\"Our Schools Suck\": A Book Review","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">The Daily Voice</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">107] Standardized tests are deemed \"important,\" but the pursuit of intellectual freedom, <strong>critical thinking</strong>, and independent reasoning can be grounds for ... <a href=\"http://thedailyvoice.com/voice/2009/05/our-schools-suck-a-book-review-001909.php\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2850,"title":"POINT OF VIEW/ Joel Assogba: We must teach our kids to welcome ...","author":"","content":"<div><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span class=\"source\">Asahi Shimbun</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></span></div>\r\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Critical thinking</strong> is when we strive to understand issues through examining and questioning. Young children can begin to develop these skills, to know when a ... <a href=\"http://www.asahi.com/english/Herald-asahi/TKY200905210057.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></span></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2851,"title":"Making war on multiple-choice","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Daily Tar Heel</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">They don't encourage creative problem solving and <strong>critical thinking</strong>. For an education to be worth the money, students need to receive a product they can't ... <a href=\"http://www.dailytarheel.com/opinion/making-war-on-multiple-choice-1.1752657\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2852,"title":"The high cost of high stakes testing","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Denver Post</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">For starters, <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills aren't accurately measured by paper and pencil tests alone. We need to reconsider the consequences of squeezing out ... <a href=\"http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_12404749\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2853,"title":"Bigotry: Our take on Rex Annan's “The Paradox Of Civilisation”","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Ghana News</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> to depend on toiling the land to make a living; where opportunities, freedom of movement and thought, <strong>critical thinking</strong> and such, are cherished ideals. ... <a href=\"http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=162257\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><strong><br /> </strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2854,"title":"55 Years Later, Media Reflect Failure of Brown v. Board of Ed ...","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Poynter.org</span></span></div>\r\n<div class=\"body\">\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Educators bemoaned students' lack of <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills, poor command of basic grammar and ignorance about current events. ... <a href=\"http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=163790\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2855,"title":"Renewing General Education","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Pieties about <strong>critical thinking</strong> are not sufficient. We owe it to ourselves, to our students, and to the parents, to be clear about our teaching and learning ... <a href=\"http://chronicle.com/review/brainstorm/index.php?id=1375\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2856,"title":"Teachers also educate about the real world","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Clovis News Journal</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Which of your educators taught you <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills? I remember something said to me by Doug Cook, the science teacher with whom I worked at ... <a href=\"http://www.cnjonline.com/articles/step-33762-perhaps-learned.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a><strong><br /> </strong></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2857,"title":"Education is key to humanist view","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Express & Echo</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Encouraging curiosity and <strong>critical thinking</strong> could be hampered in a faith school. Devon Humanists are affiliated to the British Humanist Association which ... <a href=\"http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/features/Education-key-humanist-view/article-998449-detail/article.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2858,"title":"The school system is not broken","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Ottawa Citizen</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> Pseudoscience, and <strong>Critical Thinking</strong>, Create Your Own Company and Conquer the World and a timely course on Obamamania and many more. ... <a href=\"http://www.ottawacitizen.com/News/school+system+broken/1601215/story.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2859,"title":"Some Words on Method","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">OpEdNews</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">People are taught to separate <strong>critical thinking</strong> and spiritual experiences as a matter of principle. And this is detrimental to a genuine understanding of ... <a href=\"http://www.opednews.com/articles/Some-Words-on-Method-by-Ben-Dench-090514-577.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2860,"title":"Not Enough Time in the Library","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Would professors assume that students possess the <strong>critical-thinking</strong> skills necessary to make sense of an early-17th-century document related to the Plymouth ... <a href=\"http://chronicle.com/jobs/news/2009/05/2009051401c.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2861,"title":"In Defense of the English Major","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Bi-College News</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> that reduces the English major to the accruement of “problem-solving skills” and “analytical abilities” and “<strong>critical thinking</strong> and writing techniques. ... <a href=\"http://www.biconews.com/?p=18094\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2862,"title":"Teacher quality focus of spending","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Knoxville News Sentinel</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) that would teach them <strong>critical thinking</strong> strategies, note-taking and provide tutorials twice a week. ... <a href=\"http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/may/13/teacher-quality-focus-of-spending/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2863,"title":"Looking to Entrepreneurship Education During the Economic Crisis","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Huffington Post</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> fill in a bubble on a test, but whether they possess 21st century skills like problem-solving and <strong>critical thinking</strong>, entrepreneurship and creativity. ... <a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-mariotti/looking-to-entrepreneursh_b_202625.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2864,"title":"Commentary | Don't get mad — get educated","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Kansas City Star</span> <span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">These people had the intellect, training and education to adjust to constantly changing circumstances through problem solving, <strong>critical thinking</strong> and ... <a href=\"http://www.kansascity.com/business/story/1191347.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2865,"title":"Teaching Teachers","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">TPMCafé</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Forget about learning and understanding, creativity, ingenuity or <strong>critical thinking</strong>. Get the paper to get the money. So those who are rewarded for their ... <a href=\"http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/blogs/shelley_tatum/2009/05/teaching-teachers.php?ref=reccafe\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2866,"title":"Social problems rooted in education","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Centre Daily Times</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> of inquiry into our schooling history is perhaps a measure of the power of schooling, itself, to expunge curiosity, <strong>critical thinking</strong> and self respect. ... <a href=\"http://www.centredaily.com/living/story/1278018.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2867,"title":"Alvin Singh: The importance of telling the story of public education","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Georgia Straight</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">How does one quantify hard work, artistic ability, or <strong>critical thinking</strong>? How does one put a value on tolerance, respect for differences and equity? ... <a href=\"http://www.straight.com/article-219717/alvin-singh-importance-telling-story-public-education\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2868,"title":"Yes, there is fraud in the academia world","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">DeSoto Times Today</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Employers report that many college graduates lack the basic skills of <strong>critical thinking</strong>, writing and problem-solving. The bottom line: To approach truth in ... <a href=\"http://www.desototimes.com/articles/2009/05/06/opinion/editorials/doc4a01e62797237451023803.txt\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2869,"title":"14 Education Entrepreneurs that Are Making a Difference","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Center For American Progress</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Beginning in the early grades, Ascend students steadily build a strong foundation of learning habits, <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills, and knowledge; ... <a href=\"http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2009/05/education_entrepreneurs_profiles.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2870,"title":"Mind spa: This is your brain on exercise","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Mail Tribune</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> one room are computer stations with programs that call on a host of cognitive skills, like memory, computation, decision-making and <strong>critical thinking</strong>. ... <a href=\"http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090505/LIFE/905050306\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2871,"title":"Controversial education legislation draws further protests","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Metro Canada - Calgary</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">The classroom is where many kids are exposed to new ideas, learn to listen respectfully and develop <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills. Dan Shapiro, a researcher with ... <a href=\"http://www.metronews.ca/calgary/local/article/223482--controversial-education-legislation-draws-further-protests\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2872,"title":"Birchwood School has earned a reputation as the best little ...","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Eastern traditions contribute a strong emphasis on fundamentals, while the West favors <strong>critical thinking</strong> and creativity, he said. ... <a href=\"http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/05/birchwood_school_has_earned_a.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2873,"title":"Mozah defends press freedom","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Gulf Times</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">“We cannot be interested in achieving the principle of education for everyone, raising its quality and supporting <strong>critical thinking</strong> and analytical research ... <a href=\"http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=288571&version=1&template_id=36&parent_id=16\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2874,"title":"Your views: All about education","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Florida Today</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">I want them to be competent with subject matter and to improve their <strong>critical-thinking</strong> abilities. There is much useless testing done in the public schools, ... <a href=\"http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090503/OPINION/90501036/1006/NEWS01\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2875,"title":"Critical thinking seeks tools to make sense of all that information","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Lake Elmo Leader</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">So think the adherents to the Stillwater <strong>Critical Thinking</strong> Club, members of whom gather once a month in the FamilyMeans building on Northwestern Avenue in ... <a href=\"http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/index.cfm?id=9791&section=news\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article</a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}