Critical Thinking Economics Social Justice 
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.
The Hechinger Report
JANUARY 15, 2018
These trends are confirmed by a 2012 survey conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development , which showed that the U.S. institutions were deficient in the key attributes of critical thinking as measured by the latest Collegiate Assessment Plus test. There are rays of light in these dark clouds, however.
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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.
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. We could create our own social justice project like Bill Ferriter’s middle schoolers. My class would be in YouTube heaven.
Dangerously Irrelevant
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Schools are complicit with other societal institutions when it comes to individuals’ economic malaise and the inadequate preparation of our workforce. Our dogged perpetuation of low-level learning environments helps foster economic insecurity and political revolts. The declining economic value of routine cognitive work.
Zinn Education Project
JUNE 6, 2024
The Day of Action is cosponsored by more than 65 prominent racial and social justice organizations. Rocio Inclan , senior director, National Education Association Center for Racial and Social Justice It’s an honor to join you, and to speak on behalf of the National Education Associations’ 3 million members.
Zinn Education Project
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The spring 2024 issue offers a collection of articles and other resources on teaching about Palestine-Israel amid the growing attack on social justice education. Jews for Racial & Economic Justice’s “ Understanding Antisemitism: An Offering to Our Movement.” Rethinking Schools : Teach Palestine.
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