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Resolve to Give Students What They Need This Year: Critical Thinking Skills

January 15, 2025

Rather than simply memorizing facts, students with strong critical thinking skills learn how to connect ideas, identify patterns, and make informed decisions—key abilities in a rapidly changing world. These higher-order thinking skills at the core of critical thinking push students beyond rote learning to actively engage with content. In fact, closing the critical thinking gap is one of the most effective ways to accelerate learning for students who are struggling to learn grade-level content.