Finding people with excellent critical thinking skills seems to be on the top of every employer’s wish list. It is also a very important goal for educators to help students of all ages develop such skills.

And, yes, it is a skill and everybody can learn it and improve existing skills levels. Here’s a good starting point if you want to know more about how:

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