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Thinking Maps at Indian Peaks Elementary Enhance Student Engagement and Critical Thinking

October 2, 2024

Indian Peaks Elementary has cultivated a school culture that prioritizes academic excellence and equips students with the tools necessary to navigate and respond to complex challenges in their learning. Principal Karen Smith shared how the school’s approach, particularly in reading and writing, has evolved by using research-based strategies like Thinking Maps, a tool that helps students visually organize their thoughts and better understand complex tasks.