Computational thinking teaches kids how to build a solution. Critical thinking teaches them how to question it. In a world where AI hands students answers in seconds, they need both.

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 2pm ET | 11am PTDrawing on six years of research and field visits to schools across the country, author and educator Liz Cohen will examine in this 30-minute Ed Talk what the data reveals about student achievement, where high-impact tutoring is producing results, and what distinguishes stronger models. She'll also explore how districts can make more intentional choices about where to focus limited time, people, and dollars for the greatest impact.

"Too many potential workers are lost between preparation and careers," warns a new report, underscoring the challenge of building stronger connections between training programs and actual job opportunities.