Critical Thinking and Curriculum

5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

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5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap

eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

On the 2nd Day of Edtech, our story focuses on critical thinking. To make real gains, teachers need to address the underlying problem: the critical thinking gap. These five critical thinking strategies can help. Why focus on critical thinking? Here are some ways teachers can get started: 1.

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Building critical thinking skills online

eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2021

As educators, we often hear about the importance of teaching critical thinking skills to our students. In an online academic environment, the focus on critical thinking skills is amplified. At Laurel Springs School , an online K-12 education provider, we have mastered the art of teaching in an online classroom.

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CAE’s New Critical Thinking Resources Help Students Build and Practice their Higher-Order Skills

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

(CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance-based assessments that authentically measure students’ essential academic and career skills, today announced the launch of its new Critical Thinking Skills Resources. Custom scenarios can be developed to more tightly align with existing educational models and curriculum.

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4 ideas to infuse critical thinking in ELA and social studies

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Every teacher knows the importance of critical thinking in education. Strong critical thinkers make better decisions, are more informed, have more career opportunities, and are generally better equipped to navigate the challenges of everyday life.

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CAE and Pearson Partner to Bring Critical Thinking Assessment to Secondary Education Students

eSchool News

MAY 31, 2023

Designed for students in grades six through 12, CCRA+ assesses critical thinking, problem solving and written communications – essential skills that are predictive of positive academic and career success. Pearson will resell CCRA+ as part of its Pearson Assessment for Learning Suite (PALS).

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Learn to use books to foster critical thinking

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2022

While I’m a far cry from a Newbery, once a year, I’ve gotten into the habit of writing a picture book for my nephew Knox. My goal is to keep the eight-year-old excited about reading, because what little boy doesn’t want to read a book about himself?

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Gale In Context: Literature Launches to Promote Critical Thinking Skills and Better Learning Outcomes in ELA for High School Students

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

This sparks greater interest in literature, enabling teachers to facilitate meaningful interactions that inspire more compelling classroom discussions that increase critical thinking skills, delivering better learning outcomes. Download/view screenshots of Gale In Context: Literature.

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4 ways to build engineering into your curriculum

eSchool News

MAY 18, 2023

With many of today’s educators already feeling overwhelmed with the responsibilities of teaching, finding ways to seamlessly integrate engineering into the curriculum is essential for both teacher and student success. Here are just a few strategies that teachers can use to build engineering into their classroom curriculum: 1.

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Students need–and deserve–a globalized curriculum

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Key points: In preparing students for the modern workforce, think globally A globalized curriculum helps children learn without barriers See related article: 10 things schools need to do to build students’ networks For more news on global learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Learning should be lifelong.

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How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum

eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2024

It’s possible to combine PBL and maker education across the curriculum–and during a must-see ISTELive 24 session , Nicholas Provenzano , a teacher, technology coordinator, and makerspace director at University Liggett School in Michigan, demonstrated just how to do it. The best part? Why maker education?

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Explore Interactive Announces Partnership with Award-Winning Curriculum Developer, EiE

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

MindLabs by Explore Interactive brings state-of-the-art technology that, combined with award-winning EiE curricula, will provide teachers with standards-aligned, engaging activities to help students build skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, engineering design, and team collaboration — all skills required for jobs in the 21st century.

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Virtual field trips are an essential part of climate curriculum

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Key points: Virtual field trips can help engage students in critical STEM education 8 virtual field trips for STEM education How to elevate climate literacy for future scientists For more news on virtual field trips, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Climate change is an increasingly important subject in school curriculums.

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Introducing The Edge, a Breakthrough SEL and Life Skills Curriculum for Middle and High School Students

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Edge , an innovative, research-based social-emotional and life skills curriculum,creates a dynamic and effective learningenvironment where middle and high school students can build the social-emotional and life-readiness skills needed to succeed in school, relationships, and life. Compelling Content.

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Poptential™ Free Economics Curriculum Adds Content to Explain Today’s Inflation, Recession Woes

eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2022

To help them make sense of how we got here, Poptential has expanded and updated its Common Sense Economics digital curriculum to include recent economic events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain issues, and the current inflation crisis. Click to tweet.

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Students using AI: It’s not that scary and shouldn’t be banned

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Concerns about academic dishonesty, loss of critical thinking skills, and inappropriate content creation have sparked discussions about banning AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and others. AI replaces critical thinking Some worry that AI will lead to intellectual laziness.

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The pros and cons of DEI in education

eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

One of the main advantages of DEI in education is the promotion of a more inclusive and representative curriculum. This enhances critical thinking and empathy. Students gain a broader understanding of the world by integrating diverse perspectives into course materials.

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Using VR to radically improve learning outcomes

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

It is a commonly-held belief that algebraic concepts are directly related to critical thinking skills. Our educators have been upskilled, the resources and environment have been retooled, and the technology-assisted curriculum has been modernized. . So, what is the disconnect? Disruption. Enter stage left, a worldwide pandemic.

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7 reasons to ditch recipe-style science labs

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This “cookbook recipe” teaching style not only stifles creativity, but it can also hinder critical thinking skill development. And while the curriculum was structured in a logical manner, it also includes engaging design elements and leaves plenty of room for students to ask questions, solve problems, and troubleshoot.

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The clock is ticking: Why standardized schedules don’t work for learning

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

These schedules are rigid, designed not to maximize learning, but to maintain compliance with an outdated factory model that prioritizes memorization and recall over deep understanding and critical thinking. The result? Time becomes a barrier instead of a tool.

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Top tips for great cross-curricular coding

eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2021

When working in tandem with core curriculum standards, computational strategies inherent in coding build meaningful, essential critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in students.

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What should educators teach? Computational thinking

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2021

Therefore, it is imperative that we set students up for future success by teaching relevant skills and modernizing the curriculum. Why computational thinking? Computational thinking practices equip students with problem-solving skills, such as analyzing data, in order to make inferences and break problems down into manageable pieces.

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Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

And when you combine strong values with smart tech and a global curriculum, you get more than a good education. What makes this continuum so effective is how it blends critical thinking with character education. Critical thinking isnt something we teach once, says Ms. At Elmwood, learning is never static.

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Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team has ideas on how to incorporate giving into your STEM curriculum: Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists STEM equips students with critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovative skills vital for their future careers.

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5 news literacy resources for students

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2024

How to teach with news and media sources For more news on media literacy, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub News literacy skills are of paramount importance in today’s world, and are especially key for students, who must be able to critically assess information sources and vet resources effectively.

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Cybersecurity to Be Taught to K-8 students across North America for Free

eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

There is currently no standardized cyber safety curriculum being taught in primary, elementary or intermediate schools. Cyber Legends intends to change that with engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons, masked as a fun video game. There is currently no standardized cyber safety curriculum being taught in educational systems.

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5 ways to teach and assess learning in the age of AI

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and learning, while others fret it may weaken the teaching of critical thinking and increase bias by spreading misinformation about different groups and cultures. Secret 2: Student expertise.

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New Slate of Inspiring and Engaging Standards-Aligned Content Added to Discovery Education Experience for Back-to-School 2025

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Among the new content and resources now available to users of Discovery Education Experience are: Ready-To-Teach Lessons Enhancing Curriculum Built around research-based instructional strategies, these new ready-to-teach lessons and activities target critical classroom needs and help teachers create unique learning opportunities for each student.

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Partnering for a global future: The Madrid connection

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

David Cervera Olivares, the Madrid education official spearheading this initiative, gets why this is such critical work. “Our community has benefited greatly from the Global Cities model, and we’re eager to give more students the opportunity to connect with a diverse set of peers, he said.

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Friday 5: STEAM education in action

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

STEAM education is trending at an opportune time: The COVID-19 pandemic caused learning loss across the board, and a STEAM-centered curriculum that engages students while weaving important 21st-century education principles into real-world lessons is critical for success. What is STEAM and STEM activity?

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12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Exploratoriums Learning Toolbox : Hands-on science and engineering activities, experiments, and videos that align with K-12 curriculums. Introducing STEM education at an early age fosters curiosity and the ability to tackle real-world challenges.

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InsertLearning: Transform Any Web Page into an Interactive Lesson

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 24, 2018

I frequently use online articles and resources with my students to supplement our curriculum. I want them reading, thinking about, and discussing hot topics that impact their lives; however, engaging students around online articles hasn’t always been easy. Getting students to think more deeply about online texts.

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3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity

eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction For more news on STEAM, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub According to the National Math and Science Initiative , STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.

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Design thinking in the 21st century is an imperative

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

This process pushes students to engage with skills like critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, empathy, and problem-solving. How do I use design thinking? Design thinking is flexible enough to be used within various levels and contents.

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5 easy tools that support project-based learning

eSchool News

JULY 19, 2021

Project-based learning gives students deeper learning experiences, and as they apply their knowledge, they develop soft skills such as critical thinking and team work–skills they’ll carry through to college and the workforce. Educators know project-based learning (PBL) isn’t simply another teaching strategy.

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The purpose of a K-12 education: Who decides and how do we get there?

eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2023

10), critical thinking skills that allow them “to problem solve and make decisions” (p. The Populace study reported that today’s parents want more individualized educational experiences for their children, with greater emphasis on students’ interests and personal/career goals than on a one-size-fits-all curriculum.

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How the 4 Cs prepare students for the real world

eSchool News

JULY 26, 2021

All of these actions require four competencies, also known as the 4 Cs : critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. To ensure students are prepared for life beyond high school, educators must proactively incorporate the 4 Cs throughout curriculum. Critical thinking.

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10 ways administrators can collaborate with librarians–even remotely

eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2020

Whether a principal, superintendent, head of technology, or head of curriculum, there is likely a gem of a resource among your staff who could push your Future Ready agenda forward–school librarians. Librarians facilitate curriculum development and instruction. Here’s how many are doing it.

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MiEN Company Releases White Paper on How Flexible Furniture Creates Active Learning Environments

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Kristen Brittingham, the chief learning officer for Modern Teacher, have co-authored a white paper titled “Active Learning Environments Support Student Engagement, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking.”. The paper focuses on research regarding the role of active learning environments in the development of these critical skills.

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21 priorities for student success and learning in 2025

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Student success is a critically important issue for school districts–and not simply because districts want students to perform well. Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability.

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2024: The year of generative AI

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Here’s a non-comprehensive overview: Text generation : From drafting lesson plans to creating formative assessments, Gen AI can produce a wide range of written content and aid educators in curriculum development. This hands-on approach fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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The News Movement Partners With EXPLR Media to Bring News Content into the Classroom

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2023

NEW YORK — Social-first media company, The News Movement (TNM) today announced a new partnership with EXPLR Media (EXPLR), an organization which produces and shares educational videos and curriculum for students in the US. TNM will provide EXPLR with both existing and new content to be streamed via EXPLR’s curriculum-aligned service.

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Bluum Launches Innovative Esports, STEAM, and Security Solutions

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

The latest customizable selections of hardware, software, and services from Bluum aim to help educators increase and improve enrollment, keep schools safe and informed, and deliver curriculum innovation for K-12 and higher education.

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Are your students ready for their next step?

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

Learning does not just mean facts and content but includes a broad range of skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and effective written communication, as well as social and emotional well-being. .

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5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap

5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap

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Building critical thinking skills online

CAE’s New Critical Thinking Resources Help Students Build and Practice their Higher-Order Skills

4 ideas to infuse critical thinking in ELA and social studies

CAE and Pearson Partner to Bring Critical Thinking Assessment to Secondary Education Students

Learn to use books to foster critical thinking

Gale In Context: Literature Launches to Promote Critical Thinking Skills and Better Learning Outcomes in ELA for High School Students

4 ways to build engineering into your curriculum

Students need–and deserve–a globalized curriculum

How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum

Explore Interactive Announces Partnership with Award-Winning Curriculum Developer, EiE

Virtual field trips are an essential part of climate curriculum

Introducing The Edge, a Breakthrough SEL and Life Skills Curriculum for Middle and High School Students

Poptential™ Free Economics Curriculum Adds Content to Explain Today’s Inflation, Recession Woes

Students using AI: It’s not that scary and shouldn’t be banned

The pros and cons of DEI in education

Using VR to radically improve learning outcomes

7 reasons to ditch recipe-style science labs

The clock is ticking: Why standardized schedules don’t work for learning

Top tips for great cross-curricular coding

What should educators teach? Computational thinking

Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists

5 news literacy resources for students

Cybersecurity to Be Taught to K-8 students across North America for Free

5 ways to teach and assess learning in the age of AI

New Slate of Inspiring and Engaging Standards-Aligned Content Added to Discovery Education Experience for Back-to-School 2025

Partnering for a global future: The Madrid connection

Friday 5: STEAM education in action

12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources

InsertLearning: Transform Any Web Page into an Interactive Lesson

3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity

Design thinking in the 21st century is an imperative

5 easy tools that support project-based learning

The purpose of a K-12 education: Who decides and how do we get there?

How the 4 Cs prepare students for the real world

10 ways administrators can collaborate with librarians–even remotely

MiEN Company Releases White Paper on How Flexible Furniture Creates Active Learning Environments

21 priorities for student success and learning in 2025

2024: The year of generative AI

The News Movement Partners With EXPLR Media to Bring News Content into the Classroom

Bluum Launches Innovative Esports, STEAM, and Security Solutions

Are your students ready for their next step?

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