Michelle Wood

JUNE 14, 2023

Marginal Revolution University – A Game-Changer for Economics Teachers! Hey there, fellow economics enthusiasts! As high school teachers, we’re always on the lookout for amazing economics resources that can jazz up our lessons and make economics come alive for our students. The best part? MRU has you covered!

Economics 52

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

It’s difficult to learn and to trust information if we’re not aware of some of these ways information is manipulated,” West said. Today’s information environment is tremendously exciting and there’s all kinds of access, but there are really some enormous challenges and pitfalls and hazards out there.”

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 8, 2022

Since 2008, those of us who are champions of the humanities have offered a simple yet profound truth: Studying humanities endows students with a capacity for critical thinking, a skill essential to individual accomplishment and crucial to societal well-being. But that simple truth doesn’t seem to be changing anyone’s mind.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This is STEM education in action: Hands-on projects help students develop critical thinking skills while sparking interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Early exposure to STEM education primes students to take advantage of these career opportunities — and the economic benefits that come with them.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Johnsrud: Educators can stay informed about future workforce trends, including emerging jobs and highly sought-after skills. School leaders are increasingly turning to organizations like the World Economic Forum and analyzing data on the most in-demand skills for the next five years.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Connect, Extend, Challenge Thinking Routine The “ Connect, Extend, Challenge ” thinking routine offers a structured approach to deepen understanding and reflection. This routine fosters critical thinking and enhances the meaningful integration of new learning into an individual’s cognitive framework.

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Moler's Musing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The Frayer Model worked especially well for students to internalize the information and make it more manageable. This provided an interactive and reflective start to the lesson, encouraging students to refine their thinking and writing. This process helped them structure their knowledge and highlight the key points in a logical manner.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 10, 2019

” Reboot aims to increase the teaching of critical thinking in schools and by parents at home. Reboot’s mission to promote the teaching of critical thinking highlights a popular buzz phrase in education that can encompass everything from logic skills to the ability to analyze and evaluate information.

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ED Surge

APRIL 25, 2022

According to the 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer survey of more than 36,000 people in 28 countries, only 37 percent of respondents state that they trust social media as a source for general news and information. That economic influence is powerful, yet we fail to use it to protest companies’ actions that run counter to our ethos.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

To complete the “micro pathway,” they must also master a series of “ 21st century skills ” like empathy, creative problem solving, resilience and critical thinking. So, these just become critical signals to employers that they’ve taken the time to say ‘These are important to me.

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Critical Thinking Economics Education 123

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 8, 2018

“It’s a clear trend,” said Tom Hilliard, a senior fellow at the Center for an Urban Future, which primarily studies economic growth in New York. The new exams test critical thinking and problem solving, not just rote memorization. “Every state has fewer people obtaining high school equivalencies.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Schools exist in very different geographical, political, social, economic contexts, but deep truths can be transferred and applied,” said Tony Jackson, vice president for the Center for Global. Schools exist in very different geographical, political, social, economic contexts, but deep truths can be transferred and applied.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The panel I spoke on responded to the work of Andreas Schleicher, education director for the intergovernmental Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). They didn’t give us any information about where we’re supposed to refer to. They don’t have to waste time searching for information they can ask Alexa for.

Humanities 110

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 1, 2018

And in 2001, the engineering accreditation body ABET added a new criterion so as to ensure that students get “the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.”. And that alone will unleash critical thinking and innovation.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 29, 2018

Of course, data should inform decisions. China and other economic rivals add them. The arts help students hone critical thinking and communication skills, which come in handy when dealing with complexity and ambiguity. Still, to understand human nature, leaders need to do more than crunch numbers. Weekly Update.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

We could search for pins on Native American history , Middle East cultures , Japanese history , government , geography , sociology , psychology , economics , and numerous other topics. They could make a local history wiki or, even better, make contributions to our global information commons by directly creating and editing Wikipedia pages.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

States start to demand colleges share the data At Ohio Wesleyan University, “career catalysts” have been assigned to “career communities” of students interested variously in fields including economics and business; education and communication; entrepreneurship; humanities and the arts; health; and science, technology, engineering and math.

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TCI

MARCH 1, 2024

Geography education plays a pivotal role in cultivating global awareness and critical thinking. Integration of Economics and Civics for Real-World Connections Geography is only one of the social science disciplines. The much-loved Geography Alive! These projects utilize videos to ignite curiosity and develop inquiry skills.

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Geography Global Connections Global Perspectives Civics 59

The Hechinger Report

JULY 29, 2022

He chose the nonprofit Per Scholas, which offers tuition-free information technology training. From a financial perspective it’s really aligned with state goals for economic growth,” Dammando said. When her own son left college after a semester, she gave him the option of several workforce training programs. Just don’t try to quit.

High School 110

High School Tradition Teaching Critical Thinking 110

Leah Cleary

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This can deepen your students’ understanding of historical events and enhance their research, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. For Example: Topic: French Revolution Socratic Seminar Preparation: Assign research topics: economic hardship, social inequality, enlightenment ideas.

Library 52

Library Critical Thinking History Social Studies 52

Leah Cleary

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This can deepen your students’ understanding of historical events and enhance their research, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. For Example: Topic: French Revolution Socratic Seminar Preparation: Assign research topics: economic hardship, social inequality, enlightenment ideas.

Library 52

Library Critical Thinking History Social Studies 52

Zinn Education Project

JUNE 6, 2024

The goal is to raise awareness about how anti-history education laws and book bans — and their chilling effect — threaten any chance of an informed and engaged democracy. It is important to understand] the concept of how you suppress people to exploit them economically. I was teaching for critical thinking.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 27, 2017

From experience as students and as professors, many of us know that sharing such information can be vital to students’ morale and motivation, especially in the face of naysayers and know-it-alls from other sectors. We know that an arts training is adaptable and can contribute to innovation in many diverse fields.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 16, 2018

The state is making a sizable investment in these schools, with an eye toward fueling its economic engines by teaching students how to play a role in high-need, growing fields like advanced manufacturing and health services. Just over 18 percent of the school’s students are economically disadvantaged. Xerras said afterward.).

High School 89

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Dr. Shannon Doak

MAY 28, 2024

In a world where knowledge is expanding at an unprecedented rate, should we still be focusing on rote memorization and regurgitation of information? Instead, we need to shift our focus to higher-order thinking skills. Curriculum: Moving Beyond Content is King The age-old adage “content is king” is becoming outdated.

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ED Surge

APRIL 12, 2022

With a few notable exceptions, they do not train skills that students need to gain economic independence. And these include learning how to learn, critical thinking, independence, improved social skills and general skills such as working in teams and developing good working habits.

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Cultures EdTech Economics Critical Thinking 98

C3 Teachers

MAY 8, 2024

It can be daunting to attempt to create your first inquiry, making sure it’s an active and engaging approach that puts the learner at the center, fostering both curiosity and critical thinking. This topic allows students to investigate the history, geographic, economic, and the civil effects on the world in the attacks aftermath.

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C3 Teachers

MAY 8, 2024

It can be daunting to attempt to create your first inquiry, making sure it’s an active and engaging approach that puts the learner at the center, fostering both curiosity and critical thinking. This topic allows students to investigate the history, geographic, economic, and the civil effects on the world in the attacks aftermath.

Primary Sources 40

Primary Sources Social Studies Artifacts Museum 40

Political Science Now

JULY 16, 2024

As the authors debated, drafted, and shaped the meaning and purpose of this book, the following questions came to the forefront: How does democratic erosion in the United States inform our teaching of political engagement? What is the long-term ambition for these schools?

Political Science 55

Political Science Civics Civic Engagement K-12 55

Moler's Musing

MARCH 14, 2025

Parafly helped students paraphrase historical texts, while MiniReports with Class Companion pushed them to synthesize information and improve their writing with AI feedback. Each of these protocols ensured that students werent just memorizing factsthey were actively engaging, thinking, and making connections across history. government.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 11, 2017

1-4, 25-26) While children who visit the library to immerse in their favorite books may not realize it at the time, they’re building the skill of thoughtful reading—the foundation of critical thinking, academic success, and, eventually, a happy and productive adult life. (1, Economic Growth. 3). (16,17). 20, 21, 22).

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Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Optimization: Polynomials can be used to find the maximum or minimum values of a function, which can be useful for solving optimization problems in fields such as engineering and economics. This is due to a number of factors, including the aging of the population, increases in life expectancy, and slower economic growth.

Economics 125

Economics Teaching Humanities Professional Development 125

ED Surge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The PISA exam — an attempt to evaluate education systems around the world by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development — appraises 15-year-old students from around the globe. Be More Critical For math, PISA stresses critical thinking and real-world problem-solving. If accurate, it makes Utah an exception.

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K-12 Critical Thinking Cultures Economics 134

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 7, 2018

They were juniors at Niles West High School, an economically diverse school serving approximately 2,500 students in the Chicago suburbs. million in state funds for a three-year pilot that would incorporate labor history in civics, economics and history classes, along with simulations like those run by the DePaul center.

Education 87

Education Economics Civics History 87

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 12, 2018

Like many cities across America, Lowell is struggling to find its economic footing as millions of blue-collar jobs in manufacturing, construction and transportation disappear , subject to offshoring and automation. So we urgently need to equip young people with those skills — critical thinking, problem-solving and communication.”.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 19, 2022

More than 80 percent of the school’s roughly 500 students are classified as economically disadvantaged. One floor up, Wilkins-Walker, the career and tech educator, stood before a class of 10th graders as they plugged information about their career interests into a Google doc. The students in this grade level remained her toughest. “My

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2024

Instead, they’re working, socializing or partying and, as a result, show limited gains in critical thinking — the hallmark of American higher education. Josipa Roksa: And so the data shows that, you know, many students are not making much progress on the critical-thinking skills over the first two years.

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Humanities Critical Thinking History Cultures 88