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Relevant Thinking and Learner Success

A Principal's Reflections

In today's rapidly changing world, where new challenges and technologies emerge at an unprecedented pace, students need to be relevant thinkers to successfully navigate the complex social, economic, and environmental issues they will face. It encourages deeper cognitive processes and critical thinking.

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OPINION: Starting earlier will create better student pipelines into STEM fields

The Hechinger Report

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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How Creative Technology Can Help Students Take on the Future

ED Surge

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. Brian Johnsrud The latest World Economic Forum Jobs Report highlights the top skills that will rise in importance by 2027.

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Why Don’t We Trust Students?

Catlin Tucker

The rapidly changing demands of the workplace and life require individuals who are self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of critical thinking and problem-solving. By not allowing students to take more responsibility for their learning, we risk leaving them unprepared for these future challenges.

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The Future of Education in an AI-Infused World

Dr. Shannon Doak

For example, a project on climate change could encompass science, geography, economics, and politics, providing students with a holistic understanding of the issue and its implications. Focusing on the Process of Learning Instead of hinging student success on a single exam, we should focus on the process of learning itself.