R13: Thinking! The Quintessence of the Four Language Arts

This is the thirteenth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on September 15, 2015, as Episode 8. 

Over the past century there has been a great decline in thinking skills. Be a part of this week's conversation as Andrew and Julie examine what critical thinking actually is, and discover how good thinking is teachable, learnable, and practicable.

Referenced Materials: 

• The Four Language Arts


• Student Writing Intensive (Discontinued)


• Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman 


• Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto 


• The Global Achievement Gap by Tony Wagner

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