A Principal's Reflections

MAY 15, 2013

The trip involved twelve NMHS students, two students from Midland Park High School (NJ), and nine students from Bishop O’Dowd High School (CA). Learning beyond the walls of a school can and often does leave a lasting impact on our students and will never be able to be measured by a standardized test.

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Heritage Artifacts High School History 325

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A survey of college professors indicates that most fields of study don’t require many of the math topics that high school students learn in high school. Credit: Kevin Wolf/ Associated Press The typical ambitious high school student takes advanced algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus and calculus.

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High School K-12 Social Science Humanities 143

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 16, 2016

Important qualities such as patience, compromise, creativity, focus, critical thinking, problem solving, determination, resilience, and resourcefulness, to name a few, are developed through play. Ask any young kid what was their favorite part of the school day and they will respond in no specific order – recess, gym, or art.

Professional Development 419

Professional Development Critical Thinking High School Cultures 419

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 6, 2014

It is a conversation that I relish as the students themselves ultimately discover the value of this type of learning over traditional pedagogical techniques that are mostly passive in nature and do not require critical thought. best practices inquiry New Milford High School pedagogy science Tahreen Chowdhury'

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Pedagogy Critical Thinking Tradition High School 286

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Many adults, as well as the vast majority of my high school-age peers, don’t seem to understand how government works and as a result don’t trust it. And as I began my freshman year of high school this fall, I joined the O’Connor Institute Ambassadors Online Civics & Debate Club. Related: Become a lifelong learner.

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Civics Civic Engagement Museum Government 99

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 5, 2013

I recently came across an opinion piece titled Putting New Jersey''s High School Diplomas to the Test. They must be given over computer networks many schools don’t have and will still mainly consist of multiple choice questions that assess a narrow range of skills and curricula." The new tests are not likely to be much better.

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Critical Thinking Economics High School History 337

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 29, 2013

One of our guiding beliefs here at New Milford High School is that our students will find purpose and meaning in their respective learning experiences. All of these components have become critical elements of the Academies at New Milford High School. Must make direct reference to any endorsement that may be sought.

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High School Critical Thinking 265

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While mastering technical skills is essential, students must also develop soft skills like communication, collaboration and critical thinking to thrive beyond the classroom. In our tech-driven world, the value of human connection can’t be overstated.

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Project-Based Learning Middle School High School Critical Thinking 133

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2023

In my work with principal Nicki Slaugh and her Quest Academy Junior High School staff, student choice as a high-agency strategy has begun to flourish. I also encourage you to check out these posts from Wells Elementary (TX), Snow Horse Elementary (UT), Juab School District (UT), and the Corinth School District (MS).

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Junior High Critical Thinking High School Education 346

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Or perhaps when a friend from high school shares a questionable meme on Facebook. How often do you come in contact with a conspiracy theory? Maybe on occasion, when you flip through TV channels and land on an episode of “Ancient Aliens.” How confident are you in your ability to tell fact from fiction?

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Civics Psychology Critical Thinking Teaching 145

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2012

These schools and educators, whether they realize it or not, are not only enhancing the teaching and learning process, but they are also providing their learners with essential skill sets pivotal for success in today’s society. Rest assured everything else will fall into place.

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Education Professional Development Educational Technology Pedagogy 383

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 26, 2013

The annual Edscape Conference will once again be held at New Milford High School in New Milford, NJ on Saturday October 19, 2013. Hundreds of educators from over ten different states and Canada descended upon my school last year to learn together and network in an effort to move their respective school cultures down an innovative path.

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Professional Development Critical Thinking High School Leadership 238

ED Surge

MARCH 27, 2025

Theyre part of Samsungs Solve for Tomorrow tech competition for public middle and high school students, and winning means big prize money for their schools to purchase more tech tools. The basis of any AI education would have to be rooted in critical thinking, he explains, how to ask good questions and evaluate the answers.

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K-12 Education EdTech Lesson Plan 115

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 18, 2019

The following is a guest post by Rachelle Dene Poth ( @Rdene915 ), Spanish and STEAM Teacher at Riverview High School in PA. I am a huge fan of Buncee. For several years, Buncee has been one of my favorite creation tools; both for personal use and for classroom instruction.

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Interactive Learning Critical Thinking Leadership High School 387

ED Surge

JANUARY 21, 2025

Though she didnt initially see herself ever becoming a school librarian, Rhue has come to love the dynamism and variety of her job. She teaches concepts as wide-ranging as American Sign Language, critical thinking, typing, conducting research and writing in cursive. We do a read-aloud. And signing is not printing.

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Library Charter School Education Lesson Plan 111

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Red states are where the annual issuance of new high school equivalency diplomas has fallen by more than 50 percent between 2012 and 2016. Their best shot at earning one is passing a high-school equivalency exam, what was known as the GED before 2014 but has now splintered into three exam options: the new GED , the TASC and the HiSET.

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High School Government Economics Tradition 110

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 3, 2011

Case studies promote the following skills that are at the heart of authentic learning: problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. One of my math teachers at New Milford High School has begun to integrate the use of case studies in her classes. They expose students to real-life issues.

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Project-Based Learning Interactive Learning Critical Thinking Teaching 272

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 3, 2013

In September of 2013, interested New Milford High School students will have an opportunity to participate in the IWitness Challenge during the 20th Anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s Oscar winning film, Schindler’s List, through the USC Shoah Foundation. educational technology IWitness New Milford High School video'

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Artifacts World History Digital Resources Critical Thinking 213

ED Surge

JANUARY 8, 2025

One of the first times I felt like I was in community was in my high school jazz band as a teenager. I auditioned to be a part of the Ravinia Scholars , joining a group of teenage musicians from high schools all over Chicago. Our worldviews collide, and we are no longer alone; we are in a community.

Heritage 119

Heritage Critical Thinking High School Humanities 119

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 7, 2018

High school students read together in the library. It is harder now for high school students to focus on and make sense of long, complex texts, particularly the underserved students who were already struggling with reading. Their attention is no longer split between decoding and critical thinking.

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High School Library Critical Thinking Humanities 107

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2013

As the school year comes to an end at New Milford High School, I can’t help but begin to think about sustaining the many changes that have taken place over the past few years as well as identifying other areas where change is needed.

Leadership 291

Leadership Professional Development Educational Technology Critical Thinking 291

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I taught him Arabic in high school, and he had since been admitted to medical school after graduating college. Beyond their future careers after high school, I want my students to experience the educational benefits of learning a new language.

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Heritage Cultures Teaching Critical Thinking 134

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Image credit: [link] A Biology Teacher’s Thoughts on Critical Literacy by Lynne Torpie Science teachers can tend to be myopic, focusing on acquiring content detail and teaching the steps of the scientific method instead of fostering the investigative, critical thinking and written communication skills that embody real-world scientific endeavors.

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Museum Archiving Social Studies History 315

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

The annual Edscape Conference will once again be held at New Milford High School in New Milford, NJ on Saturday October 13, 2012. This requires a shift in instructional techniques that focus on critical thinking, inquiry, problem-solving, authentic contexts, and technology.

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Professional Development Critical Thinking Leadership Educational Technology 222

Teaching American History

MARCH 11, 2025

Teaching government at Hilliard Darby High School in Ohio (a suburb of Columbus), Amy Messick helps students understand how our constitutional system works. One former student who appreciates what he learned from Messick now serves on the school board for the district in which Messick teaches.

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Government Controversial Topics American History Civics 96

ED Surge

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Baldwin school district is also teaching students not to take everything they see on social media at face value. Media literacy classes begin at sixth grade and continue through high school. That includes what Camhi calls academic wellness, support for students who have been avoiding attending school.

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K-12 Middle School Critical Thinking High School 122

TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

History in elementary and middle school; also require at least one year of U.S. History and one semester of civics in high school. Emphasis on Social Studies Practices: Materials emphasize inquiry-based learning, analysis of primary and secondary sources, and the development of critical-thinking skills.

Civics 98

Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A ‘Knowledge Revival’ A 2025 book by 10 education researchers in Europe and Australia, Developing Curriculum for Deep Thinking: The Knowledge Revival , makes the case that students cannot learn the skills of comprehension and critical thinking unless they know a lot of stuff first.

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Teaching Charter School Social Studies Geography 137

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

My classmates at th e public high school I attend in New York City are not unusual: In a recent survey, 89 percent of students who responded said they had used ChatGPT for homework. While project-based learning may help lift standardized test scores, its real power lies in improving problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

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Project-Based Learning Psychology Critical Thinking High School 145

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2024

The other day, one of my students told me that she’d been assigned the lyrics of Kendrick Lamar for her high school English class. It was the first time I had encountered a high school English assignment involving an author with whom I was wholly unfamiliar.

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High School Tradition Critical Thinking History 125

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Deductive reasoning is one of the key skills in critical thinking, as it requires students to take a logical approach to turning general ideas into specific conclusions.” Critical thinking is not just a skill, but a habit formed to help with problem-solving.” Not simply passing a unit test.

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Teaching Critical Thinking High School Education 139

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Asking questions is also key to building critical thinking skills. The 9 Traits of Critical Thinking and trauma-informed instruction go hand in hand. Related: What happens when a regular high school decides no student is a lost cause?

Critical Thinking 145

Critical Thinking Elementary School High School Teaching 145

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The middle school exercise was almost not included in the study because researchers thought it was too easy, said Sam Wineburg, Stanford professor and lead author of the report. “We We were stunned,” he said of the overall results. A follow up report in 2019 found similarly dismal results.

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K-12 Civics Critical Thinking Middle School 145

Active History Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The events in these timelines are often times not related, which leads to some great critical thinking! High School Middle School STARR/EOC review JOIN Thank you for subscribing! Seriously, it’s my favorite. Students work in small groups to put “mini-timelines” in order. What are your favorite ways to review?

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History Critical Thinking Middle School Social Studies 195

TeachThought

MARCH 17, 2025

The Heick Learning Taxonomy can be used to guide planning, assessment, curriculum design, and self-directed learning.

Critical Thinking 258

Critical Thinking High School 258

TCI

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Research shows that active learning increases student performance, reduces failure rates, and fosters deeper critical thinking. Understanding Active Learning in Modern Education “Active learning is taking ownership of your learning,” explains Kati Hash , a high school social studies teacher.

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K-12 Education Critical Thinking Tradition 52

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2010

Outside of my role as Principal of New Milford High School, I am the Director of Program Development for Project ABLE International. This is an organization committed to assisting teachers develop authentic-based learning environments in order to provide students with essential 21st Century problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

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Professional Development Critical Thinking High School Education 150