We live in a very fast-paced, media-oriented, and electronically engaged world. So do our kids. The shift between a generation ago and today’s youth, is significant. We had “The Brady…
read moreHistory is an important subject in helping students develop critical thinking skills which they can apply to all areas of learning. Learning in history or social studies is conducted so…
read moreIn education, we do not believe that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Adult learning is a massive field, both non-profit and for-profit, and it is because the…
read moreOne of the goals in Language Arts curriculum is the development of strong writing and, of course, there is an increasing focus on periodic and standardized writing assessments. The Common…
read moreA current trend in education across the United States is the 1:1 Technology Initiative. The goal of these initiatives is to put a laptop into the hands of each and…
read moreThe study of the mind has a vast body of literature, which is not to be confused with the genre of self-help literature. Although books about the mind are extremely…
read moreThe development of close reading and critical reading strategies is essential to academic, and personal, success. The process is perpetual; we all pick up new ideas, words and ideas as…
read moreMental maps are a useful tool for representing how people think about they place they live. They can be used with students of any age, and allow each person to…
read moreStandardized tests are a huge part of the current educational system, and it is a topic that gets a lot of discussion. Within the fray, there was a recent article…
read moreCritical thinking is a very broad term and to think about the different types of thinking strategies that fall under the critical thinking umbrella, can help to increase one’s ability…
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