critical thinking skills Archives

Student use of AI for homework rises as concerns grow about critical thinking skills

March 25, 2026 by ESchool News Staff

Students are clearly embracing AI as a learning tool, but they’re also conflicted about what it means for their own learning.

Student use of AI for homework increased in 2025, even as more students are worried the technology may be harming their ability to think critically, according to a…

AI in Education

How to avoid cognitive debt by building critical thinking skills

July 29, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Clear instruction, critical dialogue, and process-focused assignments help students use AI in ways that help avoid cognitive debt.

As AI tools become increasingly embedded in K-12 education, they offer personalized learning, real-time feedback, and access to information at unprecedented speed.

Digital Literacy

5 news literacy resources for students

May 20, 2024 by Laura Ascione

As it becomes easier and easier to manipulate news images, videos, and information, students must develop strong news literacy skills.

News literacy skills are of paramount importance in today's world, and are especially key for students, who must be able to critically assess information sources and vet resources…

Classroom Learning

Active Learning Strategies for Students

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

Active learning strategies engage students in the learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention.

Teaching Trends

Infusing PBL with edtech to enhance collaboration, critical thinking

March 15, 2024 by Sam Bowman

Leveraging the right edtech tools is one of the best ways to support students in their skill development during PBL activities.

Project-based learning (PBL) helps prepare students for college and beyond by actively engaging them in meaningful, relevant projects. In many situations, students will work on these projects for…

Curriculum & Assessment

5 ways to teach and assess learning in the age of AI

January 23, 2024January 17, 2024 by Arielle Davis-Featherstone, Education Program Manager, Global Cities, Inc.

With a little creativity, educators can easily assess student learning and promote engagement and critical thinking skills in the classroom.

There is a lot of excitement surrounding ChatGPT, the cutting-edge chatbot powered by OpenAI. Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and…

Newsline

Poptential™ by Certell Revolutionizes Social Studies Education with Integration of American Principles and Launch of Engauge™ Teacher Dashboard

November 24, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS — Certell, the creator behind the Poptential™ family of free social studies course packages, announced a significant update to ... Read more

Newsline

Gale In Context: Literature Launches to Promote Critical Thinking Skills and Better Learning Outcomes in ELA for High School Students

June 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Gale, part of Cengage Group, has added a new resource to its award-winning Gale In Context ... Read more

Durable Skills

4 ways to enhance critical thinking skills

April 17, 2023 by Louis E. Newman, John M. and Elizabeth W. Musser Professor of Religious Studies, Emeritus, Carleton College

We should teach our students to adopt critical thinking as a daily practice, and we should model it for them and others whenever possible

Critical thinking is plainly in decline. Everywhere we look, people are uncritically consuming and spreading information that is distorted, misleading, ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 essential STEM education reads

April 17, 2023 by Laura Ascione

There's no disputing STEM education's role in today's schools--here are some of the most important STEM concepts today.

STEM education is a critical part of a comprehensive K-12 education--it helps students build and improve critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and it teaches students to be…

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 ways to make way for science in an ELA and math world

March 20, 2023 by Dawn McCotter and Cory Kavanagh, Van Andel Institute for Education

Science is more than a subject; it’s a necessity for young students to test their curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

How much time do you think the average K–3 student spends learning about science? Thirty minutes a day? An hour a day? Well, according to the 2018 National…

Education Policy & Funding

The purpose of a K-12 education: Who decides and how do we get there?

March 17, 2023 by Dr. Jana Hunzicker, Professor, Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership & Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Education and Health Sciences, Bradley University

An impactful K-12 education system is one that delivers on what the American public wants it to do--and who is the American public?

In a recent report by Populace (2022), 55 percent of American parents expressed their desire for educators to rethink how today’s K-12 schools are educating our children. The…

AR & VR in the Classroom

Using VR to radically improve learning outcomes

December 7, 2022February 25, 2022 by Shannon M. Cox, Superintendent, Montgomery County Educational Service Center & Candice Sears, Director of Instructional Services, Montgomery County Educational Service Center

$VR tools can engage students in learning and help them connect classroom lessons with real-world concepts$

We have hovered our proverbial mouse over the 21st century now for two decades. Yet, our education system and structure had shown little to no trace of modernization.…

School Library Innovations

7 tips for future-proofing school libraries

December 12, 2023June 24, 2020 by Suzi Tonini

The future of school libraries is all about providing equitable access for all students

Schools in urban districts like Denver Public Schools often struggle to fund library programs, which only exacerbates already existing equity gaps for students of color. And while it…

District Management

New partnership to promote the 16 Habits of Mind

October 2, 2017 by ESchool News Staff

ASCD, in partnership with Wonder Media, presents a series of animations based on the renowned 16 Habits of Mind developed by Dr. Art Costa and Bena Kallick of…

STEM & STEAM

Kick off your Hour of Code with Minecraft’s help

December 2, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Just in time for Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code, Microsoft Corp. and Code.org have unveiled the Minecraft Hour of Code Designer, a coding tutorial…

Curriculum

A society with poor critical thinking skills: The case for ‘argument’ in education

August 15, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

The Huffington Post reports that researchers have shown that most students today are weak in critical thinking skills.

Student use of AI for homework rises as concerns grow about critical thinking skills

How to avoid cognitive debt by building critical thinking skills

Active Learning Strategies for Students

Infusing PBL with edtech to enhance collaboration, critical thinking

5 ways to teach and assess learning in the age of AI

Poptential™ by Certell Revolutionizes Social Studies Education with Integration of American Principles and Launch of Engauge™ Teacher Dashboard

Gale In Context: Literature Launches to Promote Critical Thinking Skills and Better Learning Outcomes in ELA for High School Students

4 ways to enhance critical thinking skills

5 essential STEM education reads

5 ways to make way for science in an ELA and math world

The purpose of a K-12 education: Who decides and how do we get there?

Using VR to radically improve learning outcomes

7 tips for future-proofing school libraries

New partnership to promote the 16 Habits of Mind

Kick off your Hour of Code with Minecraft’s help

A society with poor critical thinking skills: The case for ‘argument’ in education

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

Follett Content Accelerates Public Library Strategy

Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture Line

Avantis Education Transforms Classroom Inclusivity with Launch of EduverseTHRIVE at TCEA 2026

Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum

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