Why THINKING PRO?
Proven Effective Results
Backed by research and results, THINKING PRO delivers measurable growth in key academic areas:
>> 88% Proficiency in Reading Strategies
>> 84% Proficiency in Thinking Strategies
>> 70% Posttest Growth
Furthermore, students in intervention groups outperformed peers in reading, writing, math, and science on graduation test scores. [Learn more here]
Designed for All Students
THINKING PRO benefits students of all reading levels, from those needing foundational support to high-achievers. Proven effective as both a foundation for 9th and 10th graders and as a tool for those catching up post-pandemic.
Targeted for Adolescents & Young Adults
This program engages high school students (8th–12th grade) with relevant topics, visuals, and media literacy skills, and can also enrich learning for advanced middle school students.
High Engagement and Student-Centered Learning
Students choose their causes and reading sources, fostering ownership and increasing participation. This freedom of choice empowers students to pursue their passions, making learning meaningful and relevant to their own lives.
THINKING PRO Differentiators
Non-Partisan, Unbiased Learning
THINKING PRO teaches cognitive and analytical skills, empowering students to assess information critically. Students choose their own topics, explore diverse perspectives, and develop projects based on evidence.
Gamified Interactive Learning Videos
Our 20 interactive videos enhance mastery of critical thinking and reading strategies with engaging animations, narrations, and instant feedback. This forms THINKING PRO’s skill-building core. [Learn more here]
Local News Connection
THINKING PRO connects students to local communities through real-world issues and news sources, making learning relevant beyond the classroom. Students select meaningful, complex news texts to deepen their understanding.
Project-Based Learning
In the Capstone project, students choose local causes that matter to them, analyze news, write an essay, create a unique artifact, and present their findings to peers. This hands-on approach deepens engagement and critical thinking skills.
THINKING PRO Use Cases
English Langauge Arts
- Develop Essential Reading & Writing Skill
- Engage with Real-World Literacy Skills
- Offer Enrichment for Honors and AP Students
Social Studies
- Prepare for State and Graduation Testing
- Connect Current Events to Local History
- Encourage Civic Engagement and Action
Multilingual Learner
- Pull-out for English Proficiency Programs
- Provide Test Prep & Language Support
- Integrate Classroom Differentiation in ELA and Social Studies
