Beliefs Critical Thinking Social Studies 
k12 Digest
JUNE 23, 2025
Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. I also see the shift toward prioritizing student well-being—mental, emotional, and social—as a defining trend.
k12 Digest
JUNE 23, 2025
Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. I also see the shift toward prioritizing student well-being—mental, emotional, and social—as a defining trend.
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Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 22, 2023
In the initial “I used to think…” stage, students reflect on their beliefs or opinions about a specific topic, subject, or issue. They are encouraged to think about what they used to believe before they had a deeper understanding or encountered new information. This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy.
eSchool News
MARCH 21, 2025
Creating a foundation to build upon Engaging in academic discussions and navigating through academic content is essential for fostering a critical thinking mentality among students. Teachers Beliefs and Practices in Technology-based Classrooms: A Developmental View. References Levin, T., & Wadmany, R. link] Moser, K.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Even if a student doesn’t select a career in STEM, the soft skills they will learn at a STEM-focused school (critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving and more) will serve them well in whatever they choose to do in life. It’s not too difficult to think of ways to create engaging STEM learning in a chemistry or computer class.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Rather than relying solely on AI to write their essays, students use these tools to foster critical thinking, inspire creativity, and brainstorm potential topics. Pro-censorship groups do not represent the vast majority of parents or guardians in their beliefs about librarians, reading, education, and civil society.”
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 9, 2022
Debates help students grasp critical thinking and presentation skills, including: abstract thinking. analytical thinking. critical thinking. thinking on their feet—if evidence is refuted, students must ‘get back into game’. citizenship/ethics/etiquette. distinguishing fact from opinion. organization.
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