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THINKING PRO |
Empower Students with THINKING PRO!
A high-impact enrichment unit that brings reading, writing, and thinking to life through real-world issues.
Welcome to THINKING PRO
What It Is
THINKING PRO is an evidence-based enrichment curriculum unit designed for adolescents and young adults. It integrates into core subjects, support programs, and enrichment tracks - helping students:
- Analyze information from multiple sources
- Form reasoned, evidence-based arguments
- Communicate clearly in speech and writing
- Connect classroom learning to real-world issues
You can implement THINKING PRO as a short, high-impact unit that strengthens core skills — without needing to replace your existing curriculum.
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How It Works
Students engage in:
- Interactive videos that build core reading, thinking, and writing skills
- Close reading of local news to assess relevance and develop media awareness
- Group discussions that deepen understanding and encourage multiple perspectives
- A Capstone Project solving a local issue through research, writing, and creative expression
This unit helps your students apply academic skills to real-world issues — building purpose, engagement, and confidence.
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THINKING PRO isn’t a textbook — it’s a flexible, digital curriculum unit built for real classrooms.
You can display lessons, print materials, and customize content as needed. All content is housed on a secure platform, where teachers and students access videos, assignments, and templates from any device.
You’ll have everything you need to get started quickly—with optional training and coaching to support your implementation.
What Makes It Different – and Why It Matters Now
Too often, traditional materials disengage students or fail to build lasting skills. As classrooms work to recover from disrupted learning and widening skill gaps, THINKING PRO offers a timely solution—one that reflects how students learn best, connects academics to real-world relevance, and equips teachers with tools that work.
- Driven by Real News – Students engage with authentic, relevant local stories
- Rooted in Motivation – Voice and choice are central to every step
- Built on Research – Grounded in cognitive science and reading pedagogy
- Backed by Teacher Training – Includes embedded professional development for educators
You can use this unit as a stand-alone enrichment experience—or flex it into the structure you already have.
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Why THINKING PRO?
Proven to Deliver Results — from Skill Gains to Graduation Success
In school-wide implementations, THINKING PRO learners achieved:
- 88% proficiency in reading strategies
- 84% proficiency in thinking strategies
- 70% of students improved from pretest to posttest
- Higher graduation test scores than peers in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies
This unit helps your students take ownership, strengthen core skills, and show measurable growth—in just a few weeks.
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Who It's For
Enrichment Designed for All Students
- Supports both foundational learners and high achievers
- Closes persistent reading gaps with targeted, skill-based enrichment
- Helps post-pandemic learners rebuild academic momentum
Targeted for Adolescents & Young Adults
- Designed for students in grades 8–12 across diverse classrooms
- Ideal for advanced 6th–7th graders in enrichment or gifted tracks
- Supports college-age and GED learners rebuilding academic literacy
- Features a flexible pace, high-interest visuals, and real-world topics that engage all ages
High Engagement and Student-Centered Learning
- Students choose their causes, texts, and final projects
- Encourages autonomy, voice, and real-world relevance
- Builds confidence and purpose in every learner
THINKING PRO Differentiators
Non-Partisan, Evidence-Based Thinking
Students explore different viewpoints, assess source credibility, and build evidence-based arguments rooted in fact — not ideology.
Gamified, Interactive Video Library
20 core learning videos combine animation, narration, modeling, and instant feedback to build lasting mastery.
[Demo: Interactive Videos]
News That Feels Relevant
Students engage with local journalism and community issues — making literacy feel purposeful, present, and personal.
Capstone Project-Based Learning
Each unit culminates in a cause-driven research project that blends argumentative writing, creative media, and public speaking — empowering students to think and communicate like real-world changemakers.
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Let’s Get Started
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Tailored to your goals, timeline, & funding
Use Cases by Subject Area
Flexible Across Subjects. Grounded in Standards.
THINKING PRO enriches instruction in ELA, Social Studies, Multilingual Learning, and College Prep — supporting real-world skill growth while meeting academic expectations.
English Langauge Arts
- Build foundational reading & writing skills
- Strengthen real-world media literacy
- Challenge Honors and AP students with authentic, rigorous tasks
Social Studies
- Connect history to local civic issues
- Promote critical thinking & civic action
- Prepare students for state and graduation testing
Multilingual Learner
- Use in pull-out or push-in settings for English support
- Improve WIDA ACCESS* performance and build academic confidence
- Integrate into ELA and Social Studies with flexible scaffolding
College & GED
- Support reading, writing, and research in college-prep or remedial courses
- Equip multilingual and GED learners for postsecondary success
- Reinforce transferable academic skills using real-world content
Explore the Three Versions of THINKING PRO
One powerful framework. Three flexible journeys.
Each version of THINKING PRO adapts to your goals—whether you're enhancing daily lessons, teaching a full unit, or leading academic recovery.
Stop reusing materials that have already fallen short. When students disengage, it’s time for a smarter approach—grounded in cognitive science, driven by real-world content, and proven to deliver measurable impact.
- Essentials — Integrate skill-building videos into your existing lessons
- Short Curriculum Unit — Teach a 5–6 week unit with discussion, writing, and project work
- Intensive Curriculum Unit (ICU) — Lead a 10–12 week, teacher-guided sequence for academic recovery and foundational skill-building
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Let’s Bring THINKING PRO to Your Learners
If traditional materials haven’t met the moment, it’s time for something better. THINKING PRO is an enrichment curriculum unit you can license to support what your students need now: real-world relevance, measurable skill growth, and a solution that fits your classroom.
Choose how you’d like to get started:
We’re happy to answer your questions, walk you through the unit, and help you explore which version is right for your students.
Access a license for up to 100 students — choose the version that fits your goals.
Tell us about your needs — we’ll recommend the right version and prepare a quote aligned with your goals, funding, and purchasing process.

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