Some readers may think you have to be smart to think critically. But a corollary is that learning how to think critically makes you smart. The assumption is that one can learn to think critically ...

For decades, educators have been wary of the decline in critical thinking and its impact on undermining the very purpose of education. Once considered a cornerstone of learning, the ability to analyze ...

As I walk around campus and witness the “die-in” protests and hear of students being referred for disciplinary action for free speech, I can’t help but reflect on how the Cornell administration has ...

In today's dynamic and intricate world, effective leadership necessitates a blend of diverse skills and attributes. Among these, critical thinking and empathy emerge as crucial. These two skills, ...

Critical thinking is a cornerstone of effective leadership, problem-solving, and innovation, but what exactly is happening in your brain during the process? At the most basic level, critical thinking ...

High schoolers are learning about AI through peer-to-peer work and after-school programming like Code Girls United, and ...

As schools nationwide remain on high alert for AI-assisted cheating, we should all remember one thing, says researcher Elliott Hedman: Deep down, most students love to learn. The problem, he argues, ...

Some might think it is not possible to teach children how to be thinkers. A common belief is that one is either born with intellect or not. Wrong! Creative and critical thinking are skills, something ...