August 2009

{"id":2931,"title":"I think critically, therefore I am","author":"","content":"<p>Times Higher Education - by Linda Elder</p>\r\n<div class=\"standfirst\">\r\n<p>Teaching students to read and understand a text properly is essential to their intellectual survival in a complex world... <a href=\"https://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=407700&c=2\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article<br /> </a></p>\r\n</div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2932,"title":"Ideology and education","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">DAWN.com</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">This ideology of learning is devoid of any <strong>critical thinking</strong>. Thus students find no motivation to reflect and reinterpret a phenomenon. ... <a href=\"https://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/pakistan/provinces/16-ideology-and-education-hs-08\" 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":2933,"title":"Liberal Arts education: why it still matters","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">The Patriot-News - PennLive.com</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> many CEOs are looking for employees with the attributes that a liberal arts education instills: <strong>critical thinking</strong>, clear communication, collaboration, ... <a href=\"https://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2009/08/liberal_arts_education_why_it.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article<br /> </a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2934,"title":"Our education system cheats blacks, here's why","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Muncie Star Press</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Any medium by which the essential skills of <strong>critical thinking</strong>, independent reasoning and intellectual freedom can be conveyed to the minds of young students ... <a href=\"https://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090830/OPINION/908300316\" 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":2935,"title":"Critical thinking and how faith can lead to bad decisions","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Examiner.com</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">When we \"have faith\" we allow ourselves to grab an armful of beliefs, hop right over our <strong>critical thinking</strong> filter, and accept them without contest. ... <a href=\"https://www.examiner.com/x-8829-Salt-Lake-City-Freethinking-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Critical-thinking-and-how-faith-can-lead-to-bad-decisions\" 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":2936,"title":"Yuma High educator to teach in Iraq","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Yuma Sun</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">\"Students there don't have <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills. They've always learned by rote memorization. We want to provide teachers with a forum of how they can ... <a href=\"https://www.yumasun.com/news/iraq-52445-yuma-teaching.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":2937,"title":"Luther President Torgerson calls on college to exercise its ...","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Decorah Journal</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Traditionally Luther has fared well in studies that measure student writing, <strong>critical thinking</strong>, and civic engagement. A randomly selected group of last ... <a href=\"https://www.decorahnewspapers.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=10&ArticleID=20546\" 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":2938,"title":"The Importance and Challenges of Universal Media Literacy Education","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">MediaShift</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">The bill recognizes that, in order to prepare students for the modern workforce, education must go beyond core curricula and teach \"<strong>critical thinking</strong> and ... <a href=\"https://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2009/08/the-importance-and-challenges-of-universal-media-literacy-education239.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":2939,"title":"The Academic and Career Advisement Center gives students a taste ...","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">SLCC Globe Link (subscription)</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">The <strong>critical thinking</strong> and research process is a vital skill every student should acquire. \"If they [students] don't have an answer we will give them enough ... <a href=\"https://media.www.slccglobelink.com/media/storage/paper442/news/2009/08/26/Campus/The-Academic.And.Career.Advisement.Center.Gives.Students.A.Taste.Of.Everything-3757580.shtml\" 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":2940,"title":"Miss. Making Civil Rights Part of K-12 Curriculum","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">BET</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> in which students act out civil rights protests such as the Montgomery bus boycott, improving their <strong>critical thinking</strong> and social interaction. ... <a href=\"https://www.bet.com/News/Education_Miss_Schools_Add_Civil_Rights_to_Curriculum.htm?wbc_purpose=Basic&WBCMODE=PresentationUnpublished&Referrer=%7B0471DDF0-D0D8-48A8-9E30-ADD40CBE0269%7D\" 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":2941,"title":"Cost of education too high when result is ignorance","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Salt Lake Tribune</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Not only because writing seems to be a forgotten art but also because common sense (even <strong>critical thinking</strong>) is missing with some, though definitely not all, ... <a href=\"https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_13180238\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article<br /> </a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2942,"title":"Teaching, learning and the Internet","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Jakarta Post</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> enhanced with leading-edge technology; and the ability to develop leadership and <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills, character and moral values in students. ... <a href=\"https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/08/22/teaching-learning-and-internet.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":2943,"title":"Many immigrant students face special challenges in high school and ...","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Examiner.com</span> <span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Learning <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills creates another difficult challenge to overcome, as many world cultures still teach and learn by rote memorization. ... <a href=\"https://www.examiner.com/x-11252-San-Jose-Education-Issues-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Many-immigrant-students-face-special-challenges-in-high-school-and-collegeprep-courses\" 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":2944,"title":"Using Technology as Our Teacher","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">U.S. News & World Report</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> helping students better understand the material covered electronically; they'd pause the presentation to ask questions and to prompt <strong>critical thinking</strong>. ... <a href=\"https://www.usnews.com/articles/education/best-colleges/2009/08/19/using-technology-as-our-teacher.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":2945,"title":"Schools teaching parents","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Whitecourt Star</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">He works with school divisions across Canada , the United States and the Caribbean to embed the <strong>critical thinking</strong> in teaching from kindergarten to ... <a href=\"https://www.whitecourtstar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1707003\" 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":2946,"title":"Clueless: The Dept. of Education Fails Again","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Huffington Post</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> with the possible exception for the teacher who devoted hours and hours to rote learning rather than including in the curriculum some <strong>critical thinking</strong>. ... <a href=\"https://www.huffingtonpost.com/dennis-danziger/clueless-the-dept-of-educ_b_261698.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":2947,"title":"Skepticism 101: how to think, not what to think","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Examiner.com</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Legitimate psychic predictions, however, would stand up to scientific testing and <strong>critical thinking</strong>. If clairvoyance is real, a psychic should be able to ... <a href=\"https://www.examiner.com/x-8922-Portland-Skepticism-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Skepticism-101-how-to-think-not-what-to-think\" 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":2948,"title":"Skepticism 101: how to think, not what to think","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Examiner.com</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Legitimate psychic predictions, however, would stand up to scientific testing and <strong>critical thinking</strong>. If clairvoyance is real, a psychic should be able to ... <a href=\"https://www.examiner.com/x-8922-Portland-Skepticism-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Skepticism-101-how-to-think-not-what-to-think\" 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":2949,"title":"Environmental education gets a push in Congress","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Mother Nature Network</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> math — even though research shows that exposure to the natural world helps students develop <strong>critical thinking</strong> and social skills, and boosts achievement. ... <a href=\"https://www.mnn.com/family/education-activities/stories/environmental-education-gets-a-push-in-congress\" 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":2950,"title":"A KZOO radio talk show focuses on community and fosters critical ...","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Honolulu Star-Bulletin</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>Critical thinking</strong> is all about looking at yourself.\" \"Any society that doesn't look at issues critically is doomed,\" Tanabe adds. \"Look at Enron. ... <a href=\"https://www.starbulletin.com/features/20090817_Keep_talking_keep_thinking.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":2951,"title":"Ethnic Studies in our universities- is it colour-blind?","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Malaysia Today</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> students who are afraid, self-censoring, inarticulate, intellectually shallow, incommunicable, and in need of creative and <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills? ... <a href=\"https://mt.m2day.org/2008/content/view/25762/84/\" 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":2952,"title":"BOCES Faculty Promotes New Approach To Education","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Jamestown Post Journal</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">The following are all seen as skills that are essential for students to be successful in the 21st century economy: <strong>critical thinking</strong> and problem-solving ... <a href=\"https://news.google.com/news/search?pz=1&ned=us&hl=en&q=%22critical+thinking%22&cf=all&scoring=n&start=200\" 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":2953,"title":"Oxbridge squeeze on triple-A students","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Independent</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Questions are to be made harder next year to test <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills and an A* grade will also be on offer. \"I wouldn't be totally surprised if [the ... <a href=\"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/oxbridge-squeeze-on-triplea-students-1771182.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":2954,"title":"Discovery learning vs. teaching to the test","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Examiner.com</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">There is not enough time spent on higher level thinking, problem solving, and <strong>critical thinking</strong>. Opponents of standardized tests say that “it simply ... <a href=\"https://www.examiner.com/x-20036-Dallas-Hot-Topics-in-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Discovery-learning-vs-teaching-to-the-test\" 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":2955,"title":"Interpreting cartoons helps teach analytical thinking","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Payson Roundup</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Kisler admitted that the Bill of Rights could be dry, so this is a way to “liven up the topic” and teach <strong>critical thinking</strong> at the same time. ... <a href=\"https://www.paysonroundup.com/news/2009/aug/11/interpreting_cartoons_helps_teach_analytical_think/\" 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":2956,"title":"How would teachers fare on global stage?","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Jakarta Post</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>Critical thinking</strong> skills, inter-cultural communication skills, information technology competencies, to name but a few, are some of the demand of today's ... <a href=\"https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/08/11/how-would-teachers-fare-global-stage.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Full Article<br /> </a></div>\r\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" /></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"1","sku":"","files":{},"images":{}}

{"id":2957,"title":"Educator Proposes Engaging The Whole Mind","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">North American Press Syndicate</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">These activities help students develop creativity, <strong>critical thinking</strong> and problem-solving skills. They help young people think outside the box,\" added Dr. ... <a href=\"https://www.napsnet.com/articles/62051.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":2958,"title":"A Plea for More Critical Thinking in Design, Please","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Fast Company</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">For reasons that are difficult for me to identify, it seems that the design industry lacks any real form of <strong>critical thinking</strong>. By that I mean a careful and ... <a href=\"https://www.fastcompany.com/blog/john-barratt/design-day/plea-more-critical-thinking-design-please\" 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":2959,"title":"How will state budget cuts affect education?","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">FayObserver.com</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Will the teaching of <strong>critical thinking</strong> skills be part of the process? Will teachers have the flexibility and materials to create the best learning ... <a href=\"https://www.fayobserver.com/Articles/2009/08/10/923257\" 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":2960,"title":"Fresh Ideas: Critical thinking: Separate fact from opinion","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Nevada Appeal</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Edward Glaser, writing over 60 years ago, called the sifting and evaluating of information “<strong>critical thinking</strong>.” It seems to be missing from many adult ... <a href=\"https://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20090805/NEWS/908049971/1029/NONE&parentprofile=1061\" 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":2961,"title":"No education, no life","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Socialist Worker Online</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">So it's like you're learning <strong>critical thinking</strong> and communication skills, then you turn around and use those skills to organize in the community. ... <a href=\"https://socialistworker.org/2009/08/05/no-education-no-life\" 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":2962,"title":"What Do School Tests Measure?","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">New York Times</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Mastery of reading and math, in particular, are significant because they provide the gateway to higher learning and <strong>critical thinking</strong>. ... <a href=\"https://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/03/what-do-school-tests-measure/?em\" 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":2963,"title":"New Assault on Critical Thinking and Academic Dissent in Ward ...","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Dissident Voice</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">The jury verdict was a welcome development, and a setback to the forces who are working to suppress <strong>critical thinking</strong> on campuses, and in society. ... <a href=\"https://dissidentvoice.org/2009/08/new-assault-on-critical-thinking-and-academic-dissent-in-ward-churchill-case/comment-page-1/\" 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":2964,"title":"The Challenge of Comparability","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Inside Higher Ed</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> work from capstone courses on a set of rubrics, finding in fall 2008 that students averaged a 2.16 on communication and 2.50 on <strong>critical thinking</strong>. ... <a href=\"https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/08/04/transparency\" 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":2965,"title":"What Do School Tests Measure?","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">New York Times</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">Mastery of reading and math, in particular, are significant because they provide the gateway to higher learning and <strong>critical thinking</strong>. ... <a href=\"https://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/03/what-do-school-tests-measure/\" 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":2966,"title":"Civics in the classroom","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">Examiner.com</span> <span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\">In my last article on education, I mentioned the need for <strong>critical thinking</strong> educationi, but neglected this important aspect of needed education reform. ... <a href=\"https://www.examiner.com/x-16804-Worcester-County-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Civics-in-the-classroom\" 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":2967,"title":"Scores Are Up, but Criticism Continues","author":"","content":"<div class=\"sub-title\"><span class=\"source\">New York Times</span><span class=\"date\">‎</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"snippet\"><strong>...</strong> as critics question whether an overemphasis on developing test-taking skills is overtaking more valuable lessons in <strong>critical thinking</strong>. ... <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/04/nyregion/04scores.html?hp\" 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":{}}