As if you can't already tell, the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic weighs on me. I wrote this response May 9/20 after reading this article, which brings up a great point. https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2020/05/05/coronavirus-evaluating-evidence/3083768001/?fbclid=IwAR2yhRzSJJ69LQraspldDVVTbcywO5AA70V8IZpgiXHQfsHIaGotJccpZRs We all tend to think with our emotions; I am guilty of this as well. Critical thinking IS taught in schools, but too young without carrying it through. While I think it's great that all years are teaching it (at least I hope teachers are) I do believe it's up to the teacher. And if the teacher doesn't think critically, how can it be taught? Critical thinking should be part of the curriculum, even if it is banded together along with other classes - mandatory classes. Stude nts need a label for it (apparently), so call it CRITICAL THINKING 9, 10, 11 and 12 in high school. In elementary school, critical thinking about ALL subjects shou...