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October 9, 2017National Holiday, UncategorizedColumbus Day, critical thinking, education, Indigenous People day, National Holiday, Sarah Pfeiler, think Law, thinkLawby Colin Seale

Columbus Day or Indigenous People’s Day – Which Are YOU Observing Today?

Why is it important to refocus the narrative around Columbus Day? This Monday marks the 80th year that Columbus Day has been celebrated as a …

October 6, 2017Fun Fact Friday, thinkLaw team memberHurricane Harvey, Rescue Animals, Sarah Pfeiler, think Law, Wayside Waifsby Sarah Pfeiler

#FunFactFriday: Finding a Home After Hurricane Harvey

For this Fun Friday we’d like to introduce you to Luna, the unofficial 8th member of the thinkLaw team. She’s not salaried but is well …

October 5, 201721st century skills, Critical Thinking, Social Emotional Learningcritical thinking, Empathy, PBISby Colin Seale

Critical Thinking Meets Empathy: thinkLaw’s Sarah Pfeiler to Deliver Must-See Session at PBIS Conference

A 2010 study presented by the Association for Psychological Science by the University of Michigan found a shocking statistic: Empathy dropped 40% in college students …

October 4, 2017Critical Thinking, Hispanic Heritage Month, LessonsCultural Appropriation, Cultural Symbols, Dia De Los Muertos, Disney, Hispanic Heritage Month, Mayan cultural weavings, Public Policyby Sarah Pfeiler

More than a Symbol: Can a company or person own the exclusive rights to a cultural symbol?

The idea of cultural appropriation is a hot topic of debate. From the United Nations to the runaways in New York- everyone is asking the …

October 3, 201721st century skills, Critical Thinking Gap#thinkingtuesday, Colin Seale, critical thinking, education, think Law, thinking tuesday, thinkLawby Colin Seale

3 Reasons Why Educators Fail to Teach Critical Thinking to All Students

Colin Seale, award-winning critical thinking expert explains the barriers to giving all students access to this essential 21st century skill. To learn how …

October 2, 2017Critical Thinking, Education, Las Vegas, Tragedycritical thinking, education, Gun Control, Las Vegas shooting, Stephen Paddock, think Law, thinkLawby Colin Seale

What do we say to the children? 5 Resources for Discussing Las Vegas Tragedy

thinkLaw is 100% #VegasStrong in light of the tragic, senseless actions that impacted the lives of so many people. thinkLaw is Vegas-born and the majority …

September 29, 2017Fun Fact Friday, thinkLaw team member, thinkLaw's impactcriticalthinking, HISD Board Trustee, Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca, Houston Independent School District, Hurricane Harvey, thinkLaw, Yao Mingby Colin Seale

Holly-Maria: Public Servant, Rockstar Teammate, Incredible mom and wife, and very serious bowler!

To bring a lighter side to the heart & soul behind thinkLaw’s work, thinkLaw’s #FunFactsFriday series will be showcasing our team members and what they …