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EdLeader21 gratefully acknowledges the support of The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Foundation. Check out this new initiative by Ken Kay on 21st Century schools. A new PLC of educators committed to the idea of creating schools for the future.

An interesting website that illustrates how some organizations are thinking about and planning for the 21st Century.

Critical thinking...the awakening of the intellect to the study of itself. Critical thinking is a rich concept that has been developing throughout the past 2500 years. The term "critical thinking" has its roots in the mid-late 20th century. We offer here overlapping definitions, together which form a substantive, transdisciplinary conception of critical thinking. This is a very good site to study the meaning behind the terms. What do we mean by critical thinking? How do we know when students are engaged in it? What are the outcomes of teaching critical thinking?

Join me for a one or two- day workshop on Whole Brain Thinking: Cultivate 21st Century Creativity and Leadership at Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC Wednesday & Thursday, November 30 - December 1, 2011 or Thursday, May 31 or Thursday & Friday, May 31 - June 1, 2012 Times: 9 am - 5 pm Cost: One day $225 or Two days $350 (both are tax exempt) Recent surveys indicate skills in critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration and innovation are crucial for achieving success in a global economy.

From outside the US, but this article (and its link to its opposing article) does lay out one aspect of the mathematics debate that has been raging in the US for decades

Check out this reference or resource for ideas on professional development