by Emily Sumner | May 28, 2026
Can teaching critical thinking also teach students to think more clearly about AI? This study, conducted at Tecnologico de Monterrey using CAE’s Seven-Step Critical Thinking Framework and scenario-based performance tasks, examines what happens when students...
by Christine De Baca | Oct 22, 2025
How do college students develop critical thinking through their coursework? This collaborative study—conducted by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, University of Jyväskylä, and the Council for Aid to Education (CAE)—examines learning gains across...
by Christine De Baca | Oct 13, 2025
As AI continues to reshape the workforce, content knowledge alone is no longer enough. Today’s most successful graduates are those who can think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively—skills employers consistently rank as top priorities. CAE’s new...
by Christine De Baca | Dec 20, 2023
Over the past several years, mental health and wellness have come to the forefront across all major education sectors, including early childhood, K–12, higher education, and workforce development. There is clear evidence that mental health needs have increased due to...
by Michael Carico | Jan 16, 2023
By Doris Zahner (CAE), Jessalynn James (TNTP), and Jonathan Lehrfeld (ETS) Students who perform better on CLA+ are more likely to have positive post-higher education outcomes as measured by employment, salary, and graduate school enrollment. They are also more likely...
