Nord Anglia Study Links 'Thinking Skills' to Social Development Gains in Digital Age

Event summary

  • Nord Anglia Education's two-year study of 12,000+ students found 'thinking routines' improved social, emotional, and cognitive skills
  • 70% of students reported stronger social skills, 76% greater independence, and 85% increased self-awareness
  • Key thinking skills improved: critical thinking (+21%), curiosity (+20%), collaboration (+15%)
  • Research highlights human skills development as counterbalance to AI and screen-time concerns

The big picture

The study positions Nord Anglia at the intersection of two major education trends: the push for social-emotional learning and the need to prepare students for AI-augmented workplaces. With 90 schools across 37 countries, the organization's scale gives it potential to influence global education standards. The findings align with World Economic Forum projections about future workforce skills, suggesting strategic relevance beyond the K-12 market.

What we're watching

Curriculum Differentiation
Whether Nord Anglia can sustain competitive advantage through proprietary thinking skills methodology
AI Readiness
How effectively schools integrate human skills development with technology adoption
Parental Demand
The pace at which digital-age parenting concerns drive enrollment decisions

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