• 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

    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 real-world approach uses local stories to build critical literacy and civic engagement.

    [More: Curriculum Journey]

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    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
  • Why THINKING PRO?

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    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

    [More: Our Impact]

  • Who It's For

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    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
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    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
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    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

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    Non-Partisan, Evidence-Based Thinking

    Students explore different viewpoints, assess source credibility, and build evidence-based arguments rooted in fact — not ideology.

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    Gamified, Interactive Video Library

    20 core learning videos combine animation, narration, modeling, and instant feedback to build lasting mastery.

    [More: Interactive Videos]

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    News That Feels Relevant

    Students engage with local journalism and community issues — making literacy feel purposeful, present, and personal.

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    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.

    [More: Curriculum Journey]

  • How Would You Like to Get Started?

    Demo, trial, or general questions.

    Buy a teacher license for <100 students

    For insitution-wide purchases via PO.

  • 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.

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    English Langauge Arts

    • Build foundational reading & writing skills
    • Strengthen real-world media literacy
    • Challenge Honors and AP students with authentic, rigorous tasks
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    Social Studies

    • Connect history to local civic issues
    • Promote critical thinking & civic action
    • Prepare students for state and graduation testing
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    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
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    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

    [Overview: 3 x Versions]

  • Let’s Bring THINKING PRO to Your Learners

    If traditional materials haven’t met the moment, it’s time for something better. THINKING PRO delivers what students need now: real-world relevance, measurable impact, and a flexible membership model that fits classrooms, programs, and institutions of all sizes.

    Choose your next step:

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    Get in touch with questions, or request a demo or trial.

    Purchase a classroom license for up to 100 students using our membership cart.

    Tell us about your school or institution needs — we’ll provide pricing and supporting materials to help with your purchasing process.

    Let’s help you engage learners, strengthen skills, and raise achievement — one classroom at a time.