OP-ED: Why Canada needs critical thinking in its schools

Dotan Russo writes, "It is time we make critical thinking a central pillar of the Canadian school curriculum."

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By Dotan Rousso

Canada prides itself on being one of the world’s most educated societies. Our literacy rates are high, our universities are respected, and our classrooms emphasize inclusion and equality. Yet beneath this achievement lies a troubling gap: Canadians often lack the tools and practice of true critical thinking. In an…