Developing Mindful Students, Skillful Thinkers, Thoughtful Schools

Learning outside the box begins with a thought

Grounded in the research of the best proponents of critical thinking and aligned to one of the key goals of the Common Core State Standards, this book shows school leaders how to build a thinking culture within the entire learning community. Included are numerous strategies for both teachers and leaders that demonstrate how to:

• Shape the school culture so that it promotes a common vision around thinking


• Create classroom conditions that help students become mindful thinkers


• Ask questions that develop skillful thinking


• Help students formulate questions that facilitate problem solving


• Work with parents to encourage skillful thinking in their children