Thinking

How do we learn to think or how can we teach a student to think? We use the term critical thinking a lot in education. What does it really mean to be able to think critically? What does it look like when a person is a successful or proficient critical thinker? These are important question for our organization to answer as we move forward with redefining the experiences we want our students to have in our classrooms, schools, and communities.

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New Harvard Study Supports Multiple Pathways

Although my first reaction to this report was, "it is interesting to note that it takes a Harvard Study to determine what we know is the right thing to be doing for our students", it is encouraging and legitimizing to see this type of information about preparing our students for the 21st century gaining traction.

Our schools need to provide students with multiple pathways to successful futures.

Rather than solely pushing more students to apply to traditional four-year institutions, the authors of the study said educators should encourage students to look for alternative opportunities to advance their education as well, Education Week noted. At an early age, students should receive sound college preparation and rigorous, career-focused learning opportunities with clearly defined paths to certificate or college programs. (CTICareerSearch)

Harvard Study Report

Pathways to Prosperity Study

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Did You Know

The challenge of preparing our students for college and careers of the future is becoming more complicated by the minute. This video was created several years ago but is still very relevant today.

What do we need to do to address the questions and issues that this video brings up?